Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 9:11 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:50 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:043.15:404.211:08-0.45:498:23Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:073.26:384.312:17-0.312:08-0.55:508:23Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:063.37:314.31:15-0.51:06-0.55:508:23New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:003.38:214.32:06-0.61:59-0.55:518:23New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:513.49:084.12:53-0.62:48-0.45:518:23New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:413.49:553.93:39-0.53:37-0.25:528:23Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:303.310:413.74:25-0.44:290.15:528:22Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:193.311:253.45:12-0.25:220.45:538:22Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:043.25:560.16:130.75:548:22Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:063.212:493.26:380.37:050.95:548:21First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:492.91:383.17:200.57:591.15:558:21First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:362.72:333.18:040.68:561.15:558:21First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:332.63:283.28:500.79:501.15:568:20First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:342.54:173.39:370.710:401.05:578:20Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:292.55:033.410:240.711:300.85:578:19Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:192.65:483.611:110.65:588:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:092.76:333.712:190.612:010.55:598:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:562.87:163.81:030.312:500.36:008:18Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:393.07:573.91:430.11:350.26:008:17Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:213.28:384.02:22-0.12:190.06:018:17Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:043.39:204.03:01-0.23:040.06:028:16Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:493.410:053.93:43-0.33:520.16:028:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:383.610:533.84:28-0.34:460.16:038:15Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:283.711:413.65:17-0.35:430.26:048:14Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:193.76:06-0.36:410.46:058:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:323.41:143.86:58-0.27:440.46:058:12Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:293.22:183.87:54-0.18:520.56:068:11Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:373.13:263.98:540.09:590.46:078:11Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:483.04:304.09:540.011:030.36:088:10Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:543.15:304.110:550.06:098:09Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:573.26:274.212:060.111:56 AM0.06:098:08Waning Crescent31Sun
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 12:30 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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