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 6h 38m 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:124.57:293.712:520.11:330.16:255:07New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:554.68:143.71:340.02:180.16:265:06Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:424.69:043.62:190.13:080.26:275:05Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:324.59:573.53:090.24:030.36:285:04Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:264.310:543.44:050.45:000.46:295:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:214.111:543.45:060.65:590.46:305:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:223.96:110.77:020.46:315:01First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:053.41:323.87:220.88:050.46:325:00First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:223.62:433.78:340.79:030.36:335:00Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:263.83:443.69:400.69:560.26:344:59Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:224.04:403.610:420.410:480.16:354:58Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:144.25:323.611:400.311:370.06:364:57Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:014.36:193.612:300.26:374:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:444.37:023.512:220.01:120.16:384:56Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:244.37:423.41:020.01:510.26:394:55Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:024.28:233.31:390.22:300.36:404:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:404.09:053.22:170.43:100.56:414:54Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:203.89:483.12:570.63:520.66:424:53Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:013.610:323.03:410.94:360.86:434:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:423.511:172.94:281.15:200.96:444:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:243.35:171.36:051.06:454:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:052.812:113.16:091.46:531.06:464:51Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:012.91:053.07:061.47:420.96:474:51Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:023.02:053.08:051.38:300.76:484:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:563.23:003.09:011.19:150.56:494:50Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:433.43:513.19:540.810:020.36:504:50Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:293.74:403.210:470.510:500.06:514:49Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:164.05:313.311:390.111:38-0.26:524:49New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:034.26:203.412:28-0.26:534:49New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:494.47:083.412:26-0.51:15-0.46:544:48New Moon30Thu
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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