Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 10:38 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 58m at 4:00 pm (3.4 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 - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:433.35:093.510:59-0.111:24-0.35:486:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:343.55:593.811:47-0.45:476:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:223.66:464.112:16-0.712:33-0.75:456:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:093.77:334.31:05-0.91:18-0.95:446:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:563.78:214.31:53-1.02:04-0.95:436:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:463.69:134.32:44-0.92:53-0.85:416:28Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:393.510:074.13:38-0.83:47-0.65:406:29Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:333.311:023.94:36-0.54:46-0.35:386:30Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:303.15:36-0.25:480.05:376:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:023.712:363.06:400.06:570.25:366:32Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:133.41:553.07:480.28:110.35:346:32Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:313.33:083.18:520.29:200.35:336:33Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:353.24:063.39:490.210:220.25:316:34Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:313.24:583.410:410.211:200.15:306:35Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:213.25:433.511:280.15:296:36Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:053.26:233.612:080.012:090.05:276:37New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:433.26:583.712:48-0.112:430.05:266:38New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:183.27:313.71:22-0.11:150.05:256:38New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:533.18:043.71:540.01:460.15:246:39New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:283.18:393.62:260.02:200.35:226:40Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:053.09:163.53:020.22:570.45:216:41Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:442.99:553.43:410.33:380.65:206:42Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:242.810:353.34:230.54:230.85:196:43Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:062.76:080.66:100.96:177:43First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:183.212:512.76:540.77:020.96:167:44First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:063.11:452.77:450.78:000.96:157:45First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:043.02:482.98:400.69:020.76:147:46First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:083.03:493.19:340.410:020.56:137:47Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:083.14:443.510:260.211:010.16:127:48Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:043.35:373.811:18-0.16:107:49Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:19 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 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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