Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 8:50 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 2:34 am (2.7 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 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:244.18:374.12:130.02:330.26:357:30New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:074.39:214.02:52-0.13:200.26:367:28Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:544.410:083.83:33-0.14:110.36:367:27Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:434.510:583.64:190.05:070.56:377:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:354.411:503.45:100.26:060.76:387:24Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:304.36:050.47:090.96:397:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:463.21:334.27:050.68:181.06:397:21First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:553.12:494.08:120.89:291.16:407:19First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:193.14:024.09:250.910:331.06:417:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:323.25:044.010:330.811:310.86:427:16Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:343.55:594.111:380.86:427:15Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:283.76:484.012:240.712:380.76:437:14Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:153.97:314.01:090.51:280.66:447:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:564.08:093.91:460.42:110.66:457:11Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:344.18:453.82:190.42:490.76:457:09Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:094.19:213.62:500.53:260.86:467:08Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:454.19:583.53:220.64:041.06:477:06Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:224.010:373.33:570.94:451.26:487:05Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:013.911:183.14:351.15:291.46:497:03Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:413.75:171.36:151.66:497:02Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:003.012:243.66:021.57:051.76:507:00Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:452.91:133.56:521.78:021.86:516:59Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:412.82:133.57:481.79:011.76:526:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:512.83:193.68:491.79:541.56:526:56Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:553.04:153.79:491.510:421.36:536:54Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:483.35:053.810:451.211:281.06:546:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:373.65:534.011:410.96:556:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:254.06:414.012:130.612:360.66:566:50New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:114.47:274.112:570.31:270.36:566:48New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:564.78:134.11:400.02:160.16:576:47New Moon30Wed
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 5:42 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 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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