Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 10:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 3:23 pm (3.8 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 - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:053.16:203.412:000.212:050.25:486:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:403.16:543.612:380.012:390.05:466:25New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:153.17:303.71:14-0.21:14-0.15:456:26New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:513.18:073.81:51-0.21:49-0.25:436:27New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:303.19:483.83:31-0.23:29-0.16:427:28Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:133.010:343.84:16-0.14:130.06:417:29Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:002.911:233.75:050.05:040.16:397:29Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:502.95:590.26:000.26:387:30Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:163.612:452.96:550.37:010.36:367:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:143.51:512.97:580.38:100.36:357:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:253.43:083.09:030.29:220.26:347:33First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:393.44:173.310:040.110:300.06:327:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:433.45:173.611:00-0.111:35-0.26:317:34Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:433.46:133.911:55-0.36:307:35Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:383.57:044.112:36-0.412:46-0.56:287:36Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:283.57:514.21:30-0.61:33-0.66:277:37Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:143.48:354.22:17-0.72:16-0.56:267:38Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:583.39:184.13:01-0.62:58-0.36:247:39Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:423.210:023.93:45-0.43:40-0.16:237:40Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:273.010:473.74:31-0.14:260.26:227:40Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:132.911:313.45:180.25:140.66:217:41Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:572.86:050.56:040.86:197:42Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:163.212:442.66:520.76:571.06:187:43Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:033.01:402.67:420.97:551.26:177:44Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:002.82:482.68:350.98:581.26:167:45Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:062.73:482.89:240.99:561.16:157:46Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:032.74:363.010:090.810:470.96:137:46Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:512.85:183.210:510.611:380.66:127:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:372.86:003.511:340.46:117:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:222.96:413.712:260.412:170.36:107:49Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:41 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 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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