Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 11:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:26 pm (4.3 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 - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:533.47:083.112:37-0.31:04-0.36:325:57New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:283.47:443.31:15-0.41:37-0.56:305:58New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:033.48:223.41:53-0.52:12-0.56:295:59New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:423.39:033.42:34-0.52:51-0.56:286:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:233.29:473.53:19-0.43:34-0.56:266:01Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:083.110:353.54:09-0.24:22-0.46:256:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:563.011:263.45:02-0.15:13-0.36:246:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:482.87:000.07:10-0.27:227:04First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:243.41:522.78:040.18:14-0.17:217:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:353.43:072.89:130.19:22-0.27:207:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:503.44:202.910:190.010:29-0.37:187:06Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:573.55:253.211:22-0.211:34-0.57:177:07Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:583.76:253.412:21-0.57:157:08Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:543.87:183.612:37-0.81:14-0.77:147:09Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:433.88:063.81:32-0.91:59-0.97:127:10Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:283.78:503.92:20-1.02:41-0.97:117:11Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:113.69:343.83:05-0.93:21-0.77:107:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:543.410:173.73:50-0.64:02-0.57:087:12Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:373.211:013.54:36-0.34:45-0.27:077:13Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:193.011:433.35:230.05:300.27:057:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:012.86:090.36:150.47:047:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:273.112:452.66:570.67:030.77:027:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:152.91:382.57:500.87:570.97:017:17Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:162.82:462.48:490.98:570.96:597:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:252.83:532.59:450.99:550.86:587:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:232.94:472.610:350.810:480.76:577:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:123.05:332.811:220.611:390.46:557:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:583.16:173.112:060.36:547:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:413.26:583.312:270.212:480.16:527:22Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:213.47:373.61:12-0.11:27-0.26:517:23New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:003.48:163.81:53-0.42:04-0.46:497:23New Moon31Tue
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 3:09 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 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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