Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 7:55 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:20 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Aug 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:552.53:383.38:570.910:121.26:098:08Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:572.54:303.49:490.911:021.16:108:07Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:522.65:183.610:400.811:520.96:118:06Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:432.86:053.711:320.76:128:05Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:323.06:503.912:380.612:240.56:138:04New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:173.27:334.01:190.31:130.36:138:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:003.48:144.01:580.11:590.16:148:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:423.78:554.02:36-0.22:450.06:158:01New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:273.89:393.93:15-0.33:320.06:168:00Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:144.010:263.83:58-0.34:250.16:177:59Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:044.111:153.64:45-0.35:210.36:177:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:554.15:35-0.16:190.46:187:56First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:063.412:484.16:280.07:200.66:197:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:013.21:504.07:250.28:280.76:207:54First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:073.13:024.08:280.39:360.76:217:53First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:243.04:114.09:340.410:410.66:217:52Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:353.15:124.110:380.411:420.56:227:51Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:393.36:094.111:420.36:237:49Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:373.57:014.112:390.312:430.26:247:48Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:283.67:464.11:270.11:350.26:257:47Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:123.88:274.02:070.12:200.26:257:45Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:533.89:053.92:430.13:010.46:267:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:333.99:443.73:180.23:420.66:277:43Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:123.810:223.53:540.34:240.86:287:42Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:513.711:023.34:310.55:081.06:297:40Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:303.711:413.15:100.85:531.26:297:39Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:103.65:511.06:391.46:307:38Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:223.012:533.56:341.27:301.56:317:36Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:092.81:443.47:211.38:261.66:327:35Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:062.82:453.48:151.49:241.56:327:33Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:132.83:463.59:121.310:161.46:337:32Waning Crescent31Wed
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 11:07 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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