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 : 10:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:202.84:084.09:320.210:420.46:108:07Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:292.95:114.210:360.111:460.26:118:06Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:363.16:134.311:41-0.16:128:05Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:403.47:104.412:46-0.112:46-0.36:138:04Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:383.68:024.41:39-0.41:44-0.46:138:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:303.98:514.32:26-0.52:37-0.46:148:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:214.09:394.13:11-0.63:30-0.26:158:01Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:124.010:273.83:56-0.54:250.06:168:00Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:014.011:133.54:42-0.25:210.46:167:59Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:493.911:593.25:280.16:170.76:177:58Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:353.76:130.47:131.06:187:57Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:443.01:263.66:590.78:131.26:197:56Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:372.72:263.47:490.99:161.36:207:55Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:442.63:303.48:441.110:131.46:207:54Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:532.64:253.49:391.211:041.36:217:52Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:492.75:143.510:311.211:531.26:227:51Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:392.85:593.611:231.16:237:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:263.06:413.712:361.012:131.06:247:49Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:073.27:183.81:110.812:580.86:247:47New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:453.47:533.81:420.61:400.76:257:46New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:203.58:283.82:120.42:190.66:267:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:563.79:033.72:440.32:580.66:277:44New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:333.89:413.63:170.33:400.66:287:42Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:143.910:233.53:540.34:270.76:287:41Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:584.011:083.44:360.35:190.86:297:40Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:454.111:563.25:220.46:130.96:307:38First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:364.06:130.57:111.06:317:37First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:493.11:354.07:090.68:171.06:317:35First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:533.02:464.08:140.79:250.96:327:34First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:103.13:574.19:230.610:290.86:337:33Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:243.25:014.210:300.511:300.56:347:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:41 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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