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 4h 39m 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:563.710:303.43:44-1.04:21-1.17:035:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:473.311:253.44:45-0.75:13-0.97:025:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:393.05:47-0.46:06-0.77:015:31Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:243.312:372.76:54-0.17:03-0.47:005:32Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:333.31:502.48:060.18:04-0.37:005:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:453.23:042.39:150.29:06-0.16:595:34Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:473.24:072.310:190.210:06-0.16:585:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:443.35:042.411:190.111:04-0.16:575:36Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:363.35:542.512:090.06:565:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:203.36:362.612:48-0.16:555:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:583.37:132.712:38-0.31:21-0.26:545:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:323.37:482.81:14-0.31:51-0.36:535:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:043.38:232.81:47-0.22:20-0.36:525:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:373.28:582.82:21-0.12:51-0.26:515:42Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:113.19:342.82:580.03:24-0.16:495:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:472.910:112.83:390.24:000.06:485:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:232.710:492.94:220.34:370.16:475:45Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:012.611:302.95:080.55:170.26:465:46First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:432.45:570.66:010.26:455:47First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:172.912:342.36:530.66:530.36:445:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:172.91:392.27:560.67:530.26:425:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:243.12:482.39:000.48:540.06:415:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:283.33:512.510:010.29:55-0.36:405:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:283.54:522.711:00-0.210:57-0.66:395:52Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:263.85:493.111:56-0.611:56-1.06:375:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:194.06:433.412:45-0.96:365:54Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:094.17:333.612:50-1.31:30-1.26:355:55Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:574.08:233.81:42-1.42:16-1.36:345:56Full Moon28Thu
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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