Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:30 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 10:01 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:023.610:353.33:50-0.94:28-0.97:035:29Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:513.211:273.24:49-0.55:17-0.77:025:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:392.95:49-0.26:07-0.47:025:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:233.112:332.56:520.26:59-0.17:015:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:283.01:392.38:010.47:560.17:005:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:352.92:492.29:050.58:510.26:595:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:322.93:482.210:030.59:430.26:585:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:233.04:402.210:580.410:350.26:575:36Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:113.15:282.311:460.311:230.16:565:37Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:533.26:102.412:240.16:555:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:313.26:462.612:060.012:550.06:545:39New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:053.37:212.712:43-0.21:24-0.26:535:40New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:383.37:542.81:17-0.21:54-0.36:525:41New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:113.38:292.81:52-0.22:25-0.36:515:42New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:453.29:062.92:29-0.22:59-0.36:505:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:213.19:453.03:10-0.13:36-0.36:495:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:003.010:273.03:560.04:16-0.26:485:45Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:412.811:113.14:450.14:59-0.26:475:46Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:262.75:370.25:47-0.26:455:47First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:013.212:192.56:360.36:42-0.16:445:48First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:023.21:262.47:430.37:44-0.26:435:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:143.32:392.58:510.28:50-0.36:425:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:233.53:482.69:57-0.19:54-0.56:415:51Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:283.74:532.911:01-0.410:59-0.86:395:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:293.95:543.212:00-0.76:385:53Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:254.06:483.412:01-1.112:51-1.06:375:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:154.07:383.612:56-1.31:36-1.16:355:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:033.98:273.71:47-1.32:21-1.16:345:56Full Moon28Mon
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 1:15 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 7% 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 (7% 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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