Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 12m at 6:40 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:24 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Aug 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:513.95:38-0.46:110.26:108:07Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:073.712:463.96:30-0.37:140.36:118:06Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:013.41:473.97:25-0.18:220.56:118:05Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:053.22:563.98:230.19:320.56:128:05Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:183.04:033.99:240.210:370.56:138:04Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:273.05:034.010:240.311:390.56:148:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:283.15:594.011:230.36:158:01Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:253.26:504.012:360.412:220.36:158:00Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:163.37:354.01:250.31:140.36:167:59New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:003.48:143.92:050.21:580.36:177:58New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:403.48:513.92:410.22:370.46:187:57New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:193.59:273.73:140.23:150.56:197:56New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:583.510:033.63:470.33:550.76:197:55Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:373.510:413.44:220.54:370.96:207:54Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:153.411:193.34:590.65:221.16:217:52Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:543.411:583.15:370.86:071.26:227:51Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:343.46:170.96:551.36:227:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:392.91:183.46:591.07:471.46:237:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:272.82:123.47:471.18:441.46:247:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:262.83:123.58:411.19:411.26:257:46First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:302.84:093.79:361.010:361.06:267:45Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:292.95:023.910:320.811:310.76:267:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:253.25:564.111:290.56:277:42Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:213.46:484.312:240.412:260.26:287:41Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:143.77:384.51:140.01:210.06:297:40Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:034.08:264.52:00-0.32:12-0.26:307:38Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:534.29:144.42:45-0.43:03-0.36:307:37Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:444.410:054.33:31-0.53:58-0.26:317:36Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:374.410:584.04:21-0.44:560.06:327:34Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:314.411:513.85:13-0.25:580.36:337:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:264.36:070.07:010.56:337:31Third Quarter31Sun
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 9:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 (32% 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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