Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 10:03 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:123.64:364.110:200.811:010.56:576:47Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:114.05:334.211:230.511:550.26:586:46Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:084.46:304.312:240.16:596:44New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:024.77:234.312:47-0.21:21-0.16:596:43New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:544.98:144.31:37-0.32:14-0.37:006:41New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:435.09:044.22:24-0.43:06-0.27:016:40New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:345.09:564.03:11-0.33:590.07:026:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:274.810:503.84:020.04:560.37:036:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:214.511:453.54:570.45:560.77:046:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:164.25:550.86:561.07:046:34First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:413.31:143.96:561.17:591.27:056:33First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:483.22:223.78:041.39:021.37:066:32First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:073.23:303.69:131.59:561.37:076:30First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:103.34:253.510:141.510:421.27:086:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:593.45:103.511:071.411:231.27:096:28Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:423.65:523.511:551.37:106:26Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:213.86:323.512:011.012:391.27:116:25Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:573.97:093.512:360.91:161.07:116:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:304.07:443.51:090.81:500.97:126:22Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:034.18:183.51:420.72:230.87:136:21Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:364.28:533.42:150.72:570.87:146:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:114.19:303.32:490.83:340.97:156:19Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:494.110:113.33:260.84:161.07:166:17Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:324.110:563.24:080.95:031.07:176:16Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:174.011:443.24:561.05:531.17:186:15Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:053.911:363.24:501.15:451.06:195:14Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:583.85:481.16:411.06:205:13Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:373.31:003.86:531.17:400.86:215:12Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:473.52:083.88:010.98:380.56:225:10Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:543.83:123.89:070.79:330.26:235:09Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:534.14:113.910:090.410:270.06:245:08Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:26 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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