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 2h 47m at 8:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:05 pm (3.4 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 - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:173.01:002.96:480.47:121.05:498:23First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:002.81:493.07:310.58:061.05:498:23First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:502.72:433.18:180.59:030.95:508:23First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:492.63:383.39:070.49:590.75:508:23Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:482.74:293.69:570.310:540.55:518:23Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:442.75:203.810:490.111:490.25:518:23Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:392.96:124.011:43-0.15:528:22Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:353.07:044.212:44-0.112:39-0.35:528:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:303.27:554.41:35-0.51:32-0.55:538:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:213.48:454.42:23-0.72:24-0.65:538:22Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:143.59:364.33:11-0.83:17-0.65:548:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:093.610:294.24:02-0.84:14-0.45:558:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:053.711:234.04:55-0.85:15-0.25:558:21Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:003.75:49-0.66:180.05:568:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:163.712:573.76:43-0.57:230.25:578:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:123.42:013.77:38-0.38:320.45:578:19Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:173.13:103.78:35-0.19:410.45:588:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:282.94:123.79:330.110:430.55:598:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:312.95:073.810:280.211:430.45:598:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:292.85:593.811:220.36:008:17Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:232.96:463.812:380.412:160.36:018:16Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:113.07:283.81:240.31:040.36:028:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:533.08:053.82:020.21:450.36:028:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:313.18:403.72:350.22:220.46:038:15New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:083.29:143.63:060.22:580.56:048:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:463.29:503.53:380.23:360.66:058:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:243.210:273.44:120.34:170.86:058:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:033.211:053.34:490.45:010.96:068:11Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:413.211:433.15:270.55:481.06:078:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:213.26:060.56:351.16:088:10First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:243.01:043.36:480.67:271.16:088:09First Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Slack tide in Kitty Hawk, NC is approximately 11:43 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA