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 : 8:44 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 2:05 pm (3.5 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 - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:473.28:043.51:41-0.11:500.15:486:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:203.18:383.52:150.02:210.15:466:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:553.09:143.52:520.12:560.25:456:26Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:332.99:533.43:320.23:360.45:446:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:132.810:363.44:170.34:200.55:426:28Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:562.811:223.35:040.45:080.55:416:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:452.75:560.56:030.55:396:29Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:153.312:442.76:540.57:050.55:386:30Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:203.31:542.87:560.48:120.35:376:31Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:303.43:023.18:570.29:170.05:356:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:353.54:043.49:55-0.110:21-0.35:346:33Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:353.75:033.810:52-0.511:23-0.65:326:34Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:333.85:584.111:46-0.85:316:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:273.96:504.312:21-1.012:36-1.05:306:35New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:173.97:394.41:13-1.11:24-1.05:286:36New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:073.88:294.42:04-1.12:11-0.95:276:37New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:583.69:204.22:56-0.93:00-0.65:266:38Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:513.410:134.03:52-0.63:54-0.35:256:39Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:443.211:053.74:49-0.24:500.15:236:39Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:373.011:593.45:460.15:480.45:226:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:382.86:460.46:510.75:216:41First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:043.11:532.87:490.68:010.85:196:42First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:173.02:582.88:470.79:030.85:186:43First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:182.93:503.09:360.79:580.85:176:44Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:082.94:353.110:200.610:480.75:166:45Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:522.95:163.311:000.511:330.55:156:45Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:333.06:533.412:370.46:137:46Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:113.07:283.61:120.31:110.36:127:47Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:463.18:013.71:460.11:430.26:117:48Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:203.18:343.72:190.02:160.26:107:49Full Moon30Wed
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 5:24 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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