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 6h 22m at 10:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:42 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 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:293.56:014.311:360.36:357:30Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:303.86:554.312:270.212:400.26:357:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:244.17:454.31:170.01:360.06:367:27Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:124.38:304.22:01-0.12:260.06:377:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:574.49:144.02:42-0.13:130.26:387:24Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:424.39:583.83:220.04:010.46:387:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:274.210:423.54:030.34:510.76:397:21Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:114.111:263.34:460.65:421.06:407:20Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:543.95:310.96:321.36:417:18Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:103.112:393.76:171.27:251.66:417:17Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:572.91:313.57:071.48:261.76:427:15Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:562.82:363.48:021.69:261.76:437:14Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:112.83:413.59:021.710:171.66:447:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:142.94:333.59:581.611:021.56:457:11Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:033.15:183.610:511.511:431.36:457:09Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:483.36:013.711:411.36:467:08Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:303.66:423.812:221.012:301.06:477:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:093.87:203.912:580.81:150.86:487:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:474.17:583.91:330.51:570.66:487:04New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:244.38:363.82:080.42:380.56:497:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:044.49:173.72:450.33:210.56:507:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:474.510:023.63:240.34:090.66:516:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:354.410:513.54:090.45:020.86:516:58Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:264.411:443.45:000.65:590.96:526:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:204.35:570.76:591.06:536:55First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:403.31:214.16:580.98:051.16:546:53First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:493.22:344.18:071.09:131.06:556:52First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:113.33:474.09:201.010:150.86:556:50Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:223.64:504.110:290.811:100.66:566:49Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:233.95:464.111:330.76:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 12:51 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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