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 5h 30m 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 - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:333.01:123.46:560.57:411.16:098:08Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:222.92:053.57:440.58:411.06:108:07Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:212.83:063.78:380.59:430.86:118:06Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:272.84:073.99:350.410:440.66:128:05Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:312.95:064.110:340.211:450.36:128:04Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:333.16:064.311:350.06:138:03Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:353.37:044.512:450.012:37-0.36:148:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:343.57:584.61:39-0.31:36-0.56:158:01New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:283.88:504.62:28-0.52:31-0.56:168:00New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:223.99:424.43:17-0.63:26-0.46:167:59Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:164.010:344.24:06-0.64:24-0.26:177:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:114.111:263.84:57-0.45:250.16:187:57Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:044.05:49-0.26:270.46:197:56Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:173.512:583.96:390.17:300.76:207:54First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:103.21:583.87:310.48:380.96:207:53First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:142.93:053.78:270.79:431.06:217:52First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:272.84:063.79:250.910:421.16:227:51Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:302.74:593.710:201.011:361.16:237:50Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:242.85:483.711:131.16:247:48Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:142.96:333.712:271.012:051.06:247:47Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:583.07:133.81:090.912:520.96:257:46Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:373.27:493.81:420.71:310.96:267:45Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:123.38:223.82:110.62:070.86:277:43Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:463.48:553.82:400.52:410.86:277:42Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:203.59:293.73:100.53:180.96:287:41Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:553.510:053.63:420.53:580.96:297:39Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:323.610:423.44:170.64:421.06:307:38Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:113.711:223.34:550.75:291.16:317:37Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:533.85:360.76:191.26:317:35Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:053.212:383.86:210.87:131.26:327:34Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:543.01:323.97:110.88:151.26:337:32Third Quarter31Wed
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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