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 6h 27m 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 - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:084.110:244.03:54-0.84:17-0.46:108:07Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:024.211:163.74:44-0.65:18-0.16:118:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:564.15:36-0.46:200.26:118:05Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:073.412:504.06:27-0.17:230.56:128:04First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:003.11:513.97:210.28:310.86:138:03First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:042.83:003.78:200.59:380.96:148:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:202.74:043.79:210.710:391.06:158:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:262.75:003.610:200.811:351.06:158:00Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:232.85:503.611:160.86:167:59Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:152.96:353.712:260.912:100.86:177:58Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:003.07:153.71:090.712:570.86:187:57Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:393.27:503.71:430.61:360.76:197:56Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:143.38:223.72:110.52:110.76:197:55Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:473.48:543.62:380.42:450.76:207:54Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:213.59:283.53:070.43:210.86:217:52Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:553.510:033.43:380.44:000.96:227:51Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:323.610:403.34:120.54:421.06:237:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:103.611:193.14:500.65:281.16:237:49Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:503.75:310.76:171.26:247:47Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:013.012:353.76:150.87:101.36:257:46Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:482.91:273.77:050.88:101.26:267:45Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:462.82:313.88:040.89:141.16:277:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:572.93:393.99:080.710:160.96:277:42Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:073.14:424.110:120.511:150.56:287:41Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:113.45:414.311:150.26:297:40Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:123.76:394.412:130.212:190.06:307:38New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:104.07:324.51:06-0.21:19-0.36:307:37New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:024.38:224.51:54-0.42:13-0.46:317:36New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:534.59:114.32:40-0.63:06-0.36:327:34New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:444.610:024.13:26-0.54:01-0.16:337:33Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:364.610:533.84:14-0.34:590.26:347:31Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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