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 45m at 7:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:543.09:093.72:530.02:500.26:097:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:313.09:473.73:300.03:270.36:087:51Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:112.910:293.74:110.14:080.46:077:51Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:542.911:133.64:570.24:560.56:067:52Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:402.95:450.25:480.56:057:53Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:013.512:312.96:370.26:450.56:047:54Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:543.51:283.07:320.27:480.56:037:55Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:553.42:373.18:310.18:560.46:027:56Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:043.43:453.49:310.010:030.16:017:56Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:103.44:463.710:27-0.211:07-0.16:007:57Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:113.55:444.011:23-0.55:597:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:103.56:394.312:10-0.512:18-0.65:587:59Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:073.67:314.41:09-0.71:11-0.85:578:00New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:593.68:214.52:02-0.92:01-0.85:578:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:493.59:094.42:51-0.92:48-0.75:568:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:403.49:584.23:41-0.73:36-0.45:558:02Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:323.310:483.94:33-0.54:28-0.15:548:03Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:243.111:373.65:26-0.25:240.35:548:04Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:143.06:180.16:200.65:538:05Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:263.31:072.97:100.37:170.85:528:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:163.12:092.88:020.58:201.05:528:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:162.93:142.98:540.69:221.05:518:07First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:202.74:073.09:400.710:161.05:508:08First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:142.74:523.110:210.611:050.85:508:08Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:012.75:333.311:020.611:530.65:498:09Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:472.76:133.511:430.55:498:10Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:302.86:523.612:380.412:250.45:488:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:122.87:293.71:180.21:050.25:488:11Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:512.98:063.81:550.01:440.15:488:12Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:292.98:443.92:32-0.12:230.15:478:13Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:092.99:253.93:10-0.23:030.15:478:13Full Moon31Sat
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 10:49 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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