Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 3:43 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:543.110:173.63:58-0.23:590.15:496:24Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:382.811:013.44:470.24:450.45:476:25Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:222.611:473.15:360.55:320.75:466:25Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:102.56:270.86:250.95:456:26Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:422.91:152.47:271.07:261.15:436:27Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:522.82:312.48:271.08:301.15:426:28Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:592.83:302.59:200.99:260.95:406:29Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:522.94:182.710:070.810:180.75:396:30Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:393.05:012.910:500.611:070.55:386:30Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:223.15:413.211:300.411:520.25:366:31Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:013.26:183.412:070.15:356:32New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:393.36:543.612:330.012:42-0.15:336:33New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:153.37:313.81:12-0.21:17-0.25:326:34New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:533.38:103.91:52-0.31:54-0.25:316:35New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:343.28:534.02:34-0.32:34-0.25:296:35Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:193.19:403.93:21-0.23:20-0.15:286:36Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:083.010:313.84:13-0.14:120.05:276:37Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:592.911:253.75:090.15:090.25:256:38First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:572.86:080.26:110.35:246:39First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:273.51:072.87:140.37:210.45:236:40First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:413.42:263.08:210.38:340.35:226:41First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:563.43:343.29:220.19:420.15:206:41Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:003.54:333.510:190.010:47-0.15:196:42Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:583.56:273.812:13-0.26:187:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:513.57:154.012:47-0.31:01-0.46:177:44Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:383.57:594.11:38-0.51:44-0.46:167:45Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:213.48:404.12:24-0.52:23-0.46:147:46Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:033.39:214.03:06-0.43:01-0.26:137:47Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:453.110:023.83:47-0.23:400.16:127:47Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:273.010:433.64:310.04:220.46:117:48Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 6:52 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 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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