Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:13 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 48m at 3:15 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:412.85:530.06:06-0.36:335:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:223.412:422.76:560.17:08-0.26:315:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:313.31:562.78:050.18:16-0.36:305:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:453.43:102.89:12-0.19:23-0.46:296:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:523.54:173.010:15-0.310:28-0.66:276:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:543.75:183.311:16-0.511:32-0.86:266:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:513.86:133.512:10-0.86:246:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:413.87:023.712:28-1.012:57-0.96:236:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:273.87:473.81:17-1.01:39-0.96:226:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:103.78:323.72:03-0.92:20-0.86:206:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:533.59:163.62:48-0.73:01-0.66:196:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:363.29:593.53:35-0.43:44-0.36:176:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:193.010:413.34:23-0.14:280.06:166:08Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:012.811:243.15:100.35:120.36:156:09Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:452.65:580.65:590.56:136:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:122.912:372.46:520.86:520.76:126:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:112.81:442.47:520.97:510.86:106:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:212.72:522.48:490.98:480.76:096:12First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:212.83:462.69:400.89:410.66:076:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:112.94:342.710:270.610:330.46:066:14Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:573.15:183.011:120.311:220.16:056:15Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:393.25:593.211:520.16:036:15Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:193.36:383.412:07-0.212:30-0.26:026:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:573.47:173.612:49-0.41:06-0.46:006:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:363.57:573.81:30-0.51:44-0.55:596:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:163.48:393.92:12-0.62:24-0.55:576:19Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:003.39:263.92:58-0.53:09-0.45:566:20Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:483.210:163.83:49-0.43:59-0.35:546:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:383.111:083.74:43-0.24:53-0.25:536:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:323.05:410.05:520.05:516:22Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:063.612:342.96:430.16:580.15:506:23Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:14 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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