Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 11:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:432.811:423.15:360.45:401.05:498:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:232.96:130.46:301.05:498:23First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:223.01:063.16:520.47:231.05:508:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:062.81:573.27:350.48:220.95:508:23First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:002.72:533.48:230.39:230.75:518:23First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:022.63:513.79:160.210:230.55:518:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:052.64:473.910:110.111:230.35:528:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:062.75:444.111:09-0.15:528:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:082.86:434.312:240.012:10-0.35:538:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:093.07:394.51:22-0.31:10-0.55:548:22Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:063.28:334.52:14-0.52:06-0.65:548:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:013.49:264.43:04-0.73:02-0.65:558:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:583.510:204.23:55-0.74:00-0.45:558:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:553.611:133.94:47-0.65:03-0.25:568:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:503.65:39-0.56:060.15:578:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:043.612:453.76:29-0.37:100.45:578:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:553.21:433.67:18-0.18:180.65:588:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:522.92:463.68:090.29:250.75:598:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:592.63:473.69:010.410:260.85:598:18Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:042.54:403.69:530.611:230.86:008:17Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:012.55:303.610:440.76:018:16Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:542.56:173.612:180.811:35 AM0.76:028:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:432.67:003.61:050.712:260.76:028:15Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:262.77:393.61:430.61:110.76:038:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:052.88:143.72:150.51:500.66:048:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:412.98:483.62:450.42:270.66:058:13New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:173.09:223.63:150.43:030.76:058:12New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:553.19:563.53:460.33:430.76:068:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:323.110:333.44:200.44:260.86:078:11Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:103.211:103.24:550.45:130.96:088:10Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:493.411:503.15:320.46:021.06:088:09Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 3:09 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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