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 3h 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 - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:332.96:503.612:480.712:210.76:098:08Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:153.07:273.71:260.61:040.66:108:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:533.18:023.71:570.41:430.66:118:06New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:293.28:363.72:260.32:190.56:128:05New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:043.39:103.72:560.32:560.56:138:04New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:403.39:453.63:290.33:360.66:138:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:183.410:243.54:040.34:190.76:148:02Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:583.511:043.44:430.35:060.86:158:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:403.611:463.35:250.45:550.86:168:00Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:243.66:090.46:480.96:177:59First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:333.21:153.76:570.47:460.96:177:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:273.12:153.87:520.48:490.86:187:57First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:333.03:214.08:530.39:530.66:197:55Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:433.14:254.19:560.210:550.36:207:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:493.35:264.310:580.011:560.06:207:53Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:533.56:264.512:01-0.26:217:52Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:543.87:224.612:54-0.31:03-0.46:227:51Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:504.08:144.61:47-0.51:59-0.56:237:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:424.29:034.42:34-0.62:52-0.46:247:48Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:334.29:534.23:21-0.63:45-0.26:247:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:254.210:434.04:09-0.44:420.16:257:46Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:164.111:323.74:59-0.15:390.46:267:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:064.05:480.26:370.76:277:43Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:213.412:573.86:370.57:361.06:287:42Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:123.11:543.67:280.88:401.26:287:40Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:142.92:593.58:231.19:401.36:297:39Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:252.93:593.59:201.210:341.36:307:38Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:242.94:493.510:121.211:221.36:317:36Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:153.05:353.611:021.26:327:35Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:013.16:173.712:081.111:51 AM1.16:327:34Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:443.36:573.812:470.912:371.06:337:32Waning Crescent31Thu
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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