Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 45m at 2:48 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:393.03:582.110:130.49:530.07:035:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:323.24:522.311:080.210:48-0.27:025:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:243.45:442.511:59-0.111:42-0.57:015:31Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:123.76:322.712:43-0.57:005:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:583.87:193.012:33-0.81:24-0.86:595:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:423.98:063.21:21-1.02:06-0.96:595:34Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:273.88:553.32:09-1.12:50-1.06:585:35Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:153.79:463.43:01-1.03:36-1.06:575:36Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:033.410:383.53:58-0.84:25-0.96:565:38Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:533.111:313.54:57-0.55:15-0.86:555:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:452.85:59-0.26:08-0.56:545:40Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:313.412:462.57:070.07:08-0.36:535:41Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:433.32:032.38:210.28:14-0.26:525:42Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:573.33:192.39:300.29:20-0.16:505:43Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:023.34:242.410:360.110:24-0.26:495:44Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:023.45:232.511:360.011:26-0.36:485:45Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:543.46:132.712:24-0.16:475:46Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:393.46:552.812:18-0.41:03-0.26:465:47New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:163.47:332.91:00-0.41:36-0.36:455:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:513.48:093.01:37-0.42:06-0.36:445:49New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:243.38:443.02:12-0.22:36-0.36:425:50New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:583.19:203.02:48-0.13:08-0.26:415:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:322.99:563.03:270.13:41-0.16:405:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:082.710:322.94:080.34:170.16:395:52Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:452.611:102.94:520.54:550.36:375:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:252.411:532.95:370.65:370.46:365:54First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:102.26:290.86:250.56:355:55First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:462.81:082.17:290.87:210.56:335:56First Quarter28Thu
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 5:59 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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