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 1h 00m at 8:50 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:294.411:443.55:050.05:580.56:347:30Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:214.25:580.46:580.96:357:29First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:363.21:183.96:530.78:031.26:367:27First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:363.02:263.77:531.19:101.36:377:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:542.93:363.68:591.310:101.46:377:24First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:052.94:333.610:011.311:021.46:387:23Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:003.05:213.610:561.311:491.36:397:21Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:483.26:053.711:471.36:407:20Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:313.46:443.712:301.112:341.26:417:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:093.57:193.71:030.91:141.06:417:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:433.77:533.71:330.81:490.96:427:15Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:153.88:253.72:010.72:230.96:437:14Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:473.98:583.62:300.62:570.96:447:13Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:214.09:343.53:020.73:351.06:447:11Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:574.010:123.43:360.74:161.16:457:10Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:374.010:543.34:140.85:031.26:467:08Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:214.011:393.24:580.95:531.36:477:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:084.05:481.06:471.36:477:05Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:293.11:024.06:431.17:471.36:487:04Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:283.12:064.07:451.18:511.26:497:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:413.23:174.08:531.09:530.96:507:01Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:543.44:224.110:000.810:510.66:516:59Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:573.85:224.311:050.511:460.36:516:58Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:564.16:194.312:080.26:526:56Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:524.57:124.312:390.01:080.06:536:55New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:434.78:024.31:28-0.22:01-0.16:546:53New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:314.98:504.12:13-0.32:52-0.16:556:52New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:204.99:393.92:58-0.23:430.16:556:50Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:094.710:293.73:440.14:360.46:566:49Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:004.511:203.54:340.45:330.86:576:47Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 12:06 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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