Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 2:48 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 8:49 am (3.4 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 - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:253.33:542.99:520.310:010.05:486:24Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:233.54:513.310:460.011:02-0.35:476:25Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:183.75:453.711:38-0.45:456:26Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:103.86:354.112:01-0.712:25-0.85:446:27Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:593.87:234.312:54-1.01:10-1.05:426:27Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:473.78:124.41:44-1.11:54-1.05:416:28Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:373.69:034.42:36-1.02:41-0.85:406:29Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:293.49:564.23:31-0.83:32-0.55:386:30Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:223.110:503.94:29-0.44:28-0.25:376:31Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:172.911:483.65:290.05:280.25:356:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:192.76:330.36:350.55:346:33Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:583.31:402.67:440.67:510.65:336:33Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:193.22:582.78:500.79:030.75:316:34Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:263.13:562.89:460.710:050.65:306:35Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:193.14:463.010:350.611:010.55:296:36Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:063.15:293.211:180.511:490.45:276:37Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:473.16:063.411:540.45:266:38Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:233.16:383.512:280.312:240.35:256:38New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:563.17:093.61:010.212:520.25:246:39New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:283.07:393.61:310.11:210.25:226:40New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:013.08:113.62:020.11:510.35:216:41New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:352.98:463.62:360.22:240.45:206:42Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:132.89:243.53:130.33:020.65:196:43Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:522.710:053.43:550.53:440.75:176:44Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:342.610:493.34:410.64:320.85:166:44Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:192.611:383.35:300.75:250.85:156:45First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:122.66:230.76:240.85:146:46First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:363.22:182.78:220.68:310.76:137:47First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:443.23:282.99:210.49:380.56:117:48First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:513.34:303.310:160.210:420.16:107:49Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 11:48 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 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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