Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 34m at 8:44 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:113.37:283.112:58-0.21:28-0.26:325:57Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:433.38:013.11:30-0.21:55-0.26:315:58Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:143.28:353.12:03-0.22:24-0.26:295:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:473.19:103.12:37-0.12:57-0.16:286:00Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:233.09:473.13:160.03:320.06:266:01Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:592.810:253.13:580.24:110.26:256:02Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:382.711:053.04:420.34:520.36:246:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:192.611:513.05:300.55:370.46:226:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:082.56:220.56:290.46:216:05Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:473.01:082.57:220.57:300.36:206:06Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:543.12:182.58:250.48:330.16:186:06Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:003.33:232.89:260.29:35-0.26:176:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:013.54:243.010:25-0.210:37-0.56:156:08Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:003.85:233.411:22-0.511:38-0.96:146:09Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:553.96:183.712:14-0.96:126:10New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:474.17:094.012:34-1.21:02-1.26:116:11New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:364.17:594.11:26-1.31:48-1.36:106:12New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:263.98:504.22:17-1.32:36-1.26:086:12Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:173.79:434.13:11-1.13:26-1.06:076:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:093.510:363.94:09-0.84:19-0.66:056:14Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:023.211:303.65:08-0.45:15-0.36:046:15First Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:572.96:090.06:130.16:026:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:313.41:052.77:170.37:190.36:016:17First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:473.22:242.68:260.58:290.55:596:18First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:003.13:292.79:270.59:310.55:586:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:583.14:222.810:210.510:290.45:566:19Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:493.15:102.911:100.411:200.35:556:20Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:333.15:513.111:510.35:546:21Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:113.26:273.212:030.212:240.25:526:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:443.27:003.412:380.112:530.15:516:23Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:163.27:323.41:100.01:200.05:496:23Full Moon31Mon
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 11:26 pm — 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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