Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 38m at 2:08 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jan 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:313.86:502.912:03-0.61:03-0.57:134:58Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:133.87:332.912:48-0.61:43-0.57:134:59Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:523.78:142.91:29-0.52:21-0.47:135:00Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:303.58:562.82:08-0.32:59-0.37:135:01Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:093.49:382.72:48-0.13:38-0.27:145:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:473.210:202.73:310.24:180.07:145:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:263.011:022.64:170.44:570.17:145:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:052.811:442.65:040.65:370.27:145:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:462.65:530.76:190.27:145:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:332.612:342.56:460.87:060.37:135:06Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:292.71:312.37:450.77:550.27:135:07Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:282.82:322.38:430.68:450.17:135:08Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:203.03:292.49:390.49:36-0.17:135:09Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:103.34:222.510:340.110:27-0.37:135:10Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:003.55:162.611:27-0.211:21-0.67:125:11Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:503.76:072.812:17-0.67:125:12New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:383.96:573.012:12-0.91:03-0.97:125:13New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:244.07:453.11:01-1.11:48-1.17:125:14New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:124.18:363.21:50-1.22:35-1.27:115:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:013.99:293.32:42-1.13:25-1.27:115:16Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:523.810:243.33:38-0.94:17-1.17:105:17Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:443.511:193.34:38-0.75:10-1.07:105:18Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:373.25:40-0.46:05-0.87:095:19First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:193.312:362.96:47-0.27:03-0.67:095:20First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:293.21:472.68:000.08:04-0.57:085:21First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:413.32:592.59:090.09:04-0.47:085:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:443.34:022.510:140.010:02-0.47:075:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:413.45:002.611:14-0.110:59-0.47:065:24Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:333.45:522.712:07-0.27:065:25Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:183.46:362.712:49-0.37:055:26Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:583.47:152.812:36-0.51:25-0.47:045:27Full Moon31Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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