Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 29m at 10:38 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:16 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:262.910:363.64:220.04:200.35:468:14Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:113.011:213.55:080.05:120.45:468:14Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:593.15:550.06:080.45:468:15Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:083.412:503.26:43-0.17:060.55:468:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:003.31:483.47:35-0.18:100.45:458:16First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:003.12:533.68:31-0.29:170.35:458:17First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:073.13:563.89:28-0.310:210.05:458:17Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:133.14:554.010:25-0.411:24-0.25:458:18Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:163.15:534.211:23-0.55:458:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:183.26:504.412:26-0.412:22-0.65:458:19Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:173.37:434.41:24-0.61:19-0.65:458:19Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:113.38:334.32:15-0.82:11-0.65:458:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:023.39:224.23:03-0.73:01-0.55:458:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:543.310:114.03:51-0.63:53-0.25:458:21Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:463.310:593.74:41-0.44:480.15:458:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:363.211:453.45:30-0.25:440.45:458:21Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:243.16:160.06:390.75:458:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:293.11:133.16:590.27:350.95:458:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:152.92:073.17:430.48:351.05:458:22Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:092.63:053.18:280.59:321.05:458:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:102.53:563.29:140.610:241.05:468:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:062.54:413.39:590.611:120.85:468:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:562.55:243.410:440.65:468:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:452.66:083.512:010.611:31 AM0.55:468:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:332.66:503.712:460.412:190.45:478:23Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:172.87:313.81:260.21:050.25:478:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:582.98:103.82:030.01:480.15:478:23New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:393.08:503.92:39-0.12:310.05:488:23New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:213.19:323.83:18-0.23:150.05:488:23Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:063.210:163.83:59-0.34:040.15:498:23Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 1:27 am — 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 71% 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 (71% 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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