Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:09 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 6:26 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:024.38:263.11:33-1.12:31-0.97:134:59New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:554.19:233.12:27-1.03:24-0.97:134:59Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:483.910:203.13:26-0.74:18-0.87:135:00Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:393.511:153.14:28-0.45:10-0.67:135:01Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:293.25:31-0.16:00-0.47:145:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:123.112:222.86:360.26:50-0.27:145:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:163.11:232.57:460.47:42-0.17:145:04First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:223.12:292.38:520.58:320.17:145:04First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:183.13:272.29:500.59:200.27:135:05Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:073.14:192.210:460.510:080.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:533.15:092.211:370.410:560.27:135:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:373.25:542.312:190.27:135:08Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:173.36:342.412:540.17:135:09Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:533.37:112.512:230.01:240.07:135:10Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:273.37:472.51:00-0.11:55-0.17:125:11Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:013.38:232.51:36-0.12:26-0.17:125:12Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:353.39:012.62:12-0.13:00-0.27:125:13Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:113.29:412.72:530.03:36-0.27:115:14Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:483.110:212.83:370.14:13-0.27:115:15Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:272.911:042.94:260.24:53-0.27:115:16Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:092.711:513.05:180.35:36-0.27:105:17Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:572.56:150.36:24-0.27:105:18Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:463.112:562.47:180.37:20-0.37:095:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:523.22:062.38:260.28:22-0.37:095:20Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:593.43:162.49:320.09:24-0.57:085:21Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:033.64:222.510:38-0.210:28-0.77:075:22Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:063.85:272.711:41-0.511:32-1.07:075:23Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:054.06:262.912:37-0.87:065:24New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:594.17:203.112:32-1.21:26-1.17:055:25New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:484.18:123.31:25-1.32:12-1.17:055:27New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:373.99:033.32:17-1.22:58-1.17:045:28Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 9:47 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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