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 1h 08m at 3:40 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 am (3.5 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 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:073.37:232.612:45-0.31:32-0.27:035:28New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:413.37:582.71:20-0.32:02-0.27:035:29New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:143.38:332.71:53-0.22:32-0.27:025:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:483.29:102.72:29-0.13:04-0.27:015:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:223.09:472.73:070.13:39-0.17:005:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:582.910:252.73:490.24:15-0.16:595:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:342.711:032.84:340.44:530.06:585:35Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:132.511:462.85:210.55:330.16:575:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:572.46:130.66:180.16:565:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:362.912:512.27:120.67:110.16:555:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:383.01:582.28:160.58:110.06:545:39First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:443.13:052.39:180.39:11-0.26:535:40Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:453.44:082.510:200.010:12-0.56:525:41Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:453.65:092.711:21-0.311:13-0.86:515:42Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:433.96:073.012:15-0.76:505:43Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:374.07:003.312:12-1.11:03-1.06:495:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:264.17:513.51:06-1.31:49-1.26:485:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:154.08:423.61:58-1.42:36-1.36:475:46Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:053.89:353.72:52-1.23:24-1.26:465:47Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:553.510:283.73:49-1.04:14-1.06:445:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:453.211:213.54:49-0.65:05-0.76:435:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:362.85:49-0.35:57-0.46:425:50Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:183.412:342.56:550.16:55-0.16:415:51Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:273.21:492.38:070.38:000.16:405:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:413.13:052.39:140.59:040.36:385:53Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:443.14:072.310:160.510:050.36:375:54Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:403.15:002.411:120.411:020.26:365:55Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:293.15:472.611:580.311:510.16:345:56Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:103.26:262.712:350.16:335:56New Moon29Wed
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 6:41 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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