Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 11:31 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 4:49 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jun 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:542.91:402.97:260.57:591.15:478:13Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:442.72:372.98:110.68:571.15:468:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:422.63:323.08:560.69:521.05:468:15Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:402.54:193.29:420.610:430.95:468:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:322.65:033.410:270.511:330.65:468:16Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:222.65:473.611:130.45:458:16Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:102.76:323.812:220.412:020.25:458:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:582.87:163.91:080.112:500.15:458:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:432.98:004.01:50-0.11:37-0.15:458:18New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:273.08:434.12:31-0.32:22-0.25:458:18New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:143.19:294.13:14-0.43:09-0.25:458:19Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:033.210:184.04:00-0.54:01-0.25:458:19Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:553.311:093.84:50-0.54:580.05:458:20Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:493.45:41-0.45:580.15:458:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:003.612:433.56:33-0.47:010.25:458:21First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:533.41:433.67:26-0.38:070.35:458:21First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:543.12:513.78:23-0.39:160.35:458:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:042.93:553.89:20-0.210:220.25:458:22Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:112.94:533.910:17-0.211:250.15:458:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:132.95:494.011:13-0.25:458:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:132.96:424.012:260.012:11-0.25:458:22Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:083.07:314.01:19-0.21:05-0.15:468:23Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:573.08:154.02:05-0.21:53-0.15:468:23Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:413.18:563.82:45-0.22:360.05:468:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:243.19:363.73:24-0.23:180.25:478:23Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:083.110:163.54:02-0.14:020.45:478:23Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:513.010:553.34:420.14:470.65:478:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:323.011:343.15:210.25:350.85:488:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:123.05:590.36:221.05:488:23Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:132.912:533.06:380.47:111.15:488:23Third Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Slack tide in Kitty Hawk, NC is approximately 8:10 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Kitty Hawk, NC?

Kitty Hawk, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Kitty Hawk, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Kitty Hawk, NC?

Tide predictions for Kitty Hawk, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Kitty Hawk, NC?

Tide data for Kitty Hawk, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8651605. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8651605.

What is the moon phase in Kitty Hawk, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Kitty Hawk, NC is Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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