Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 11:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 5:52 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:573.55:274.211:000.411:570.46:357:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:583.76:254.312:030.36:357:28Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:543.97:164.312:520.21:020.16:367:27New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:444.18:024.21:390.01:530.16:377:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:294.28:454.12:200.02:390.26:387:24New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:124.29:263.92:590.03:230.36:387:23Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:554.210:073.73:380.24:080.66:397:21Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:384.110:493.54:180.54:550.96:407:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:203.911:313.34:590.85:421.16:417:18Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:013.85:421.16:291.46:417:17First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:133.112:453.66:271.37:191.56:427:15First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:593.01:353.57:151.58:141.66:437:14First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:562.92:373.58:081.69:111.66:447:12First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:052.93:383.59:061.610:031.56:457:11Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:063.04:303.610:011.510:491.36:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:573.25:173.710:531.311:351.16:467:08Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:433.46:023.911:441.16:477:06Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:283.76:464.012:190.812:350.86:487:05Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:114.07:284.11:010.51:220.66:487:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:524.28:104.11:400.32:060.46:497:02Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:344.48:524.12:200.12:500.36:507:00Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:184.59:384.03:010.03:380.36:516:59Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:064.610:273.83:460.14:300.46:526:58Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:574.511:203.74:360.25:270.66:526:56Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:504.45:310.46:260.76:536:55Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:153.612:474.36:290.67:290.96:546:53Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:163.51:534.17:330.88:380.96:556:52Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:313.43:094.08:430.99:440.96:556:50Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:483.54:174.09:520.810:430.76:566:49Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:523.75:164.110:570.811:380.66:576:47Waning Crescent30Tue
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 8:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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