Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 4:30 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:512.76:133.612:080.911:36 AM0.96:098:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:382.86:553.712:520.812:240.86:108:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:202.97:343.81:290.61:080.76:118:06Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:583.08:103.82:010.41:480.66:128:05Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:333.18:453.82:330.32:250.66:138:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:103.29:213.83:050.33:040.66:138:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:483.39:593.73:400.23:460.66:148:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:293.410:393.64:180.24:320.76:158:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:113.511:223.54:590.25:230.86:168:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:553.65:430.36:160.86:177:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:063.312:433.76:280.37:120.86:177:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:563.21:383.87:190.38:150.86:187:57Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:563.02:433.98:160.39:210.76:197:55Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:063.03:494.19:180.310:260.66:207:54Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:153.14:534.210:200.211:300.36:217:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:213.25:544.411:230.06:217:52Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:253.56:544.512:320.112:27-0.16:227:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:233.77:474.51:27-0.21:26-0.36:237:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:163.98:374.52:16-0.32:20-0.36:247:48New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:064.09:254.33:01-0.43:11-0.26:247:47New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:564.010:124.03:46-0.24:040.16:257:46Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:464.010:593.74:320.04:590.46:267:44Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:343.911:443.55:180.25:530.76:277:43Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:203.86:030.56:471.06:287:42First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:283.21:073.76:480.87:441.36:287:40First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:162.92:023.57:351.18:451.46:297:39First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:172.83:043.58:271.39:431.56:307:38First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:272.74:023.59:211.410:351.46:317:36Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:272.84:523.610:131.411:241.36:327:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:182.95:393.711:041.36:327:34Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:053.06:233.812:111.111:54 AM1.26:337:32Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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