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 4h 25m 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:353.26:512.512:08-0.11:050.07:035:28Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:093.27:262.612:45-0.21:34-0.17:035:29Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:403.28:002.71:19-0.22:02-0.27:025:30Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:113.28:352.71:53-0.22:30-0.27:015:32Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:433.19:102.82:29-0.13:00-0.27:005:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:172.99:462.83:070.13:33-0.26:595:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:522.810:232.93:500.24:08-0.16:585:35Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:292.611:032.94:360.34:460.06:575:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:092.511:473.05:240.45:280.16:565:37Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:562.36:180.56:170.16:555:38Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:423.012:542.27:200.57:160.16:545:39Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:493.12:062.28:270.48:21-0.16:535:40Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:593.33:172.39:320.29:25-0.36:525:41Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:033.54:222.510:35-0.110:30-0.66:515:42Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:043.75:252.811:35-0.511:33-0.96:505:43Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:013.96:233.212:28-0.96:495:44New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:534.07:153.412:32-1.21:14-1.26:485:45New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:414.08:053.71:25-1.41:59-1.36:475:46New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:293.98:563.82:17-1.32:44-1.36:465:47Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:183.69:473.83:11-1.13:31-1.16:445:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:073.310:383.64:09-0.74:19-0.86:435:49Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:552.911:293.45:07-0.45:08-0.56:425:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:452.66:070.06:00-0.16:415:51First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:253.212:442.37:130.46:590.26:405:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:373.02:022.28:250.68:050.46:385:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:532.93:162.29:300.79:100.56:375:54Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:552.94:142.310:280.710:090.46:365:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:482.95:052.411:210.511:040.36:345:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:333.05:492.612:030.46:335:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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