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 : 8:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 2:08 am (2.6 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 - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:313.54:044.29:430.810:300.66:576:47Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:363.75:044.310:470.611:270.36:586:46Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:364.16:034.411:500.36:596:44Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:344.46:584.512:230.012:510.06:596:43Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:274.77:504.51:14-0.31:46-0.27:006:41Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:174.88:404.42:02-0.42:38-0.27:016:40Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:064.89:294.22:48-0.33:29-0.17:026:39Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:564.710:203.93:35-0.14:230.27:036:37Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:484.611:123.74:240.25:200.57:046:36Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:394.35:170.66:180.87:056:34Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:043.512:304.06:121.07:161.17:056:33Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:593.31:263.87:091.38:191.37:066:32Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:063.12:333.68:121.59:191.47:076:30Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:203.13:393.59:171.610:101.47:086:29Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:183.24:313.510:131.610:541.37:096:28Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:053.45:153.511:031.511:341.27:106:26Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:483.55:573.611:501.37:116:25Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:273.76:363.612:121.012:341.17:126:24Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:033.97:133.612:460.91:131.07:126:22New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:384.07:483.61:200.71:490.87:136:21New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:114.18:233.61:530.62:250.77:146:20New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:464.29:003.52:260.63:020.77:156:19New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:234.29:393.53:020.63:430.77:166:17Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:044.210:233.43:410.74:290.87:176:16Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:494.211:113.34:260.85:190.87:186:15Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:374.15:180.96:120.97:196:14Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:013.312:294.06:141.07:080.97:206:13First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:583.312:273.96:151.07:080.86:215:12First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:053.31:353.97:231.08:100.66:225:10First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:193.52:443.98:320.89:080.46:235:09Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:243.83:464.09:370.510:040.16:245:08Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 5:15 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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