Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 4:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:34 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:034.27:193.512:430.51:240.66:255:07Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:394.27:573.41:180.42:030.56:265:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:184.38:393.31:550.42:450.66:275:05Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:014.29:253.22:360.53:320.66:285:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:484.210:153.13:240.64:250.76:295:03Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:394.111:093.14:180.85:210.86:305:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:334.05:170.96:190.86:315:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:093.112:343.86:210.97:220.76:325:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:223.21:453.87:320.98:240.56:334:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:363.52:543.78:420.79:200.26:344:58Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:383.83:553.79:480.510:130.06:354:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:354.14:513.710:510.211:05-0.26:364:57Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:284.45:453.711:510.011:55-0.36:374:56New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:174.56:353.712:43-0.26:384:55New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:034.67:223.612:40-0.31:30-0.26:394:55New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:474.58:073.41:23-0.22:15-0.16:404:54New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:314.48:543.32:060.03:020.16:414:53Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:174.19:423.12:500.33:500.46:424:53Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:033.910:302.93:380.64:410.66:434:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:483.611:182.84:291.05:300.86:444:52Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:333.45:211.26:191.06:454:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:112.712:233.26:171.47:111.06:464:51First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:162.71:223.07:181.58:001.06:474:50First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:222.82:233.08:191.48:440.96:484:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:133.03:143.09:131.39:240.76:494:50Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:553.24:003.010:031.110:040.66:504:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:353.44:443.010:520.810:450.46:514:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:153.75:283.011:390.511:280.26:524:49Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:543.96:113.112:220.36:534:49Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:344.16:533.112:100.01:030.16:544:48Full Moon30Fri
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 7:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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