Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 10:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:42 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:303.73:423.09:510.59:460.16:544:48Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:213.84:362.910:500.410:360.16:554:48Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:103.95:262.911:440.311:240.16:564:48Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:553.96:112.912:300.36:574:48New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:353.96:522.912:080.11:080.26:584:48New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:123.97:292.912:470.21:420.26:594:48New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:483.88:072.81:230.22:150.27:004:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:253.78:462.81:590.32:510.37:004:48Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:023.59:282.72:360.53:290.47:014:48Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:413.410:102.73:180.74:100.47:024:48Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:203.210:512.74:030.84:500.57:034:48Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:593.111:342.74:521.05:310.57:034:48First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:412.95:431.06:130.57:044:49First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:222.812:282.86:381.16:580.47:054:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:172.91:252.67:391.07:480.37:064:49First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:153.22:262.68:400.88:390.17:064:50Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:103.43:242.69:370.59:31-0.17:074:50Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:033.74:212.710:350.210:25-0.47:074:50Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:574.05:182.911:33-0.211:21-0.67:084:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:524.26:143.012:27-0.57:094:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:444.37:073.112:16-0.91:17-0.77:094:52Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:354.48:003.21:09-1.02:06-0.87:104:52Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:274.38:563.32:02-1.02:57-0.87:104:53Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:204.19:533.32:58-0.83:51-0.87:114:53Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:143.810:513.33:59-0.54:45-0.77:114:54Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:063.511:493.35:02-0.35:38-0.67:114:54Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:003.16:080.06:32-0.47:124:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:533.31:032.87:190.27:29-0.27:124:56Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:033.32:142.58:300.38:25-0.17:124:56Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:063.43:182.49:340.49:190.07:134:57Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:003.44:152.410:330.310:110.07:134:58Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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