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 2h 24m at 6:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:20 pm (3.6 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 - Sep 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:473.51:274.27:040.38:090.86:347:30Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:513.32:384.08:060.69:200.96:357:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:093.23:494.09:120.810:240.96:367:27Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:193.24:503.910:150.811:230.96:377:26Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:193.35:453.911:150.96:377:24Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:123.46:333.912:170.812:120.86:387:23Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:593.57:153.91:030.71:020.86:397:21New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:393.77:513.91:400.61:430.86:407:20New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:153.88:253.92:110.62:180.86:407:19New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:493.88:573.82:400.62:520.86:417:17New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:233.89:313.73:090.63:270.96:427:16Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:593.810:083.53:400.84:051.16:437:14Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:363.810:463.44:150.94:471.26:447:13Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:143.811:253.24:541.15:321.36:447:11Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:543.75:351.26:191.46:457:10First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:063.112:373.76:191.37:101.56:467:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:523.01:273.77:081.48:061.56:477:07First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:483.02:283.78:051.49:051.46:477:05First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:553.03:323.99:071.310:021.16:487:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:003.24:314.010:071.010:570.86:497:02Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:593.55:274.211:070.711:510.46:507:01Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:563.96:224.412:070.46:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:504.27:144.512:430.11:040.06:516:58Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:424.58:044.61:32-0.21:58-0.26:526:56Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:324.78:544.52:19-0.42:49-0.36:536:55Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:224.89:454.33:05-0.43:43-0.26:546:53Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:154.810:394.13:54-0.24:410.16:546:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:104.711:353.84:470.05:420.46:556:50Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:054.55:440.46:450.76:566:49Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:313.61:044.26:430.77:510.96:576:47Third Quarter30Tue
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 9:12 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 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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