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 2h 37m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:303.56:120.46:541.06:098:08First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:342.91:183.66:550.57:521.06:108:07First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:252.82:163.77:460.58:550.96:118:06First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:292.73:213.88:450.59:590.86:128:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:402.74:254.09:470.411:020.56:128:04Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:472.85:274.210:510.26:138:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:523.16:294.412:050.311:56 AM0.06:148:02Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:563.37:264.51:04-0.112:59-0.26:158:01Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:533.68:184.51:56-0.31:57-0.46:168:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:463.89:084.42:43-0.52:52-0.46:167:59Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:394.09:584.23:30-0.53:47-0.26:177:58Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:324.110:483.94:17-0.44:460.06:187:57Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:234.111:373.55:05-0.25:460.36:197:56Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:134.05:520.16:450.76:207:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:253.21:043.86:390.47:481.06:207:53Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:162.92:033.77:290.78:541.26:217:52Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:202.73:093.68:241.09:561.36:227:51Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:332.64:103.59:221.210:531.36:237:50Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:352.65:033.510:171.211:461.36:247:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:282.75:513.611:111.26:247:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:172.96:353.712:341.112:021.16:257:46Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:013.07:133.71:131.012:491.06:267:45New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:393.27:483.81:450.81:290.96:277:43New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:143.38:203.82:120.62:060.86:277:42New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:473.58:533.72:390.52:430.86:287:41New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:213.69:263.63:080.53:210.86:297:39Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:573.710:033.53:400.54:020.96:307:38Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:363.810:423.34:150.64:481.06:317:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:163.911:243.24:540.65:381.16:317:35Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:003.95:370.76:311.16:327:34First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:103.112:503.96:250.87:291.26:337:32First Quarter31Mon
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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