Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 26m at 9:44 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:163.33:583.39:380.110:130.26:107:49Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:233.34:583.510:350.011:170.16:087:50Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:213.35:513.711:280.06:077:51Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:153.36:403.812:170.012:19-0.16:067:52Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:033.27:243.91:09-0.21:04-0.16:057:53New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:463.28:023.91:53-0.21:44-0.16:047:53New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:263.28:393.92:31-0.22:210.06:037:54New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:043.19:153.83:07-0.12:560.16:027:55New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:433.09:523.63:430.03:330.36:017:56Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:233.010:313.54:210.24:130.56:017:57Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:052.911:123.35:020.34:570.76:007:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:462.811:533.25:440.55:440.95:597:58Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:292.76:280.66:331.05:587:59First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:363.01:162.77:130.77:251.15:578:00First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:242.92:122.88:020.78:231.05:568:01First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:212.93:122.98:520.69:220.95:558:02First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:222.94:053.29:420.510:180.65:558:03Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:182.94:543.510:300.311:130.35:548:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:113.05:433.811:200.05:538:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:043.16:334.112:080.012:11-0.25:538:05Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:573.37:234.31:01-0.41:02-0.55:528:06Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:473.48:114.41:51-0.71:51-0.65:518:06Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:373.49:014.52:39-0.92:40-0.75:518:07Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:293.49:534.43:29-0.93:31-0.65:508:08Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:253.410:484.24:23-0.84:28-0.45:508:09Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:223.411:434.05:20-0.65:30-0.25:498:09Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:203.46:17-0.56:340.05:498:10Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:403.71:223.37:15-0.37:420.25:488:11Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:423.42:343.48:14-0.28:550.35:488:12Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:533.23:423.59:13-0.110:030.35:478:12Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:003.04:403.610:070.011:040.35:478:13Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:29 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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