Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 8:50 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:23 pm (3.8 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 - Jan 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:043.211:433.15:060.05:32-0.47:134:59First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:512.86:060.36:19-0.17:135:00First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:393.012:442.57:100.57:080.17:135:01First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:432.91:472.38:160.77:590.27:135:02First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:442.92:512.29:150.78:480.37:135:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:353.03:452.210:090.69:350.37:135:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:223.14:352.211:010.510:230.27:135:04Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:073.15:222.311:470.411:100.17:135:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:493.26:062.412:250.27:135:06Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:273.36:452.512:570.07:135:07Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:023.47:212.612:35-0.21:28-0.27:135:08Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:363.47:572.71:13-0.31:59-0.37:135:09Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:103.48:352.81:51-0.32:33-0.37:125:10Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:473.39:162.92:31-0.23:09-0.47:125:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:263.29:593.03:16-0.13:49-0.47:125:12Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:073.110:433.14:050.04:32-0.47:125:13Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:512.911:313.24:590.15:17-0.47:115:14Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:402.75:550.16:07-0.47:115:15Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:273.212:372.56:580.27:04-0.47:105:16Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:333.31:472.48:070.18:07-0.57:105:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:433.43:002.59:140.09:11-0.67:105:18Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:493.64:082.610:21-0.210:15-0.77:095:19Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:523.85:132.811:25-0.511:20-1.07:085:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:513.96:133.012:21-0.87:085:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:444.07:063.212:19-1.11:09-1.07:075:22New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:323.97:553.31:12-1.21:54-1.17:075:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:183.88:433.32:02-1.12:37-1.17:065:24Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:033.69:323.32:52-0.93:21-0.97:055:25Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:483.310:183.23:43-0.54:05-0.77:055:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:303.011:033.14:36-0.24:48-0.47:045:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:122.711:482.95:270.25:31-0.27:035:28First Quarter31Sun
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 12:06 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 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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