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 : 11:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 5:52 am (2.9 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 - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:073.84:203.010:330.410:220.06:544:48Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:574.05:133.011:310.311:100.06:554:48Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:444.16:013.012:210.16:564:48Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:274.16:452.91:040.16:574:48Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:064.07:252.912:380.01:410.16:584:48Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:443.98:052.81:170.12:180.26:594:48Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:223.78:462.81:540.32:560.37:004:48Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:023.69:292.72:330.53:370.57:004:48Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:423.410:142.63:160.74:200.67:014:48Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:223.310:572.64:020.95:020.67:024:48Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:023.111:422.64:511.05:430.77:034:48Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:442.95:421.16:250.67:034:48Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:322.612:312.86:381.27:090.67:044:49Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:292.81:272.67:381.17:550.57:054:49Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:253.02:252.68:370.98:410.37:064:49Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:143.33:202.69:330.79:280.17:064:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:023.54:132.610:280.410:17-0.17:074:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:513.85:062.711:240.111:09-0.37:074:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:424.06:002.812:16-0.27:084:51New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:324.26:512.912:02-0.51:05-0.57:094:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:224.37:423.012:53-0.71:53-0.67:094:52New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:124.38:363.01:43-0.82:43-0.67:104:52Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:054.19:333.12:37-0.73:37-0.67:104:53Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:593.910:313.13:36-0.54:32-0.67:114:53Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:533.611:303.14:40-0.25:26-0.57:114:54First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:473.35:460.06:20-0.47:114:54First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:333.212:473.06:570.27:15-0.37:124:55First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:443.31:572.78:110.38:11-0.27:124:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:503.43:032.59:180.39:04-0.27:124:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:473.54:012.510:200.29:55-0.17:134:57Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:393.54:562.411:190.210:44-0.17:134:58Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:52 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 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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