Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 2:48 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Nov 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:065.09:293.92:44-0.53:32-0.47:266:06Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:584.810:243.73:34-0.34:28-0.17:276:05Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:534.611:213.54:280.05:270.27:286:04Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:474.35:270.46:270.47:296:03Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:183.311:43 AM4.05:280.86:280.76:305:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:213.212:463.76:341.07:310.86:315:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:373.21:563.57:461.28:290.96:325:00First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:463.22:583.48:511.29:180.96:335:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:393.33:483.39:471.210:000.86:344:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:243.54:323.310:391.110:390.86:354:58Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:043.65:133.311:251.011:160.76:364:57Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:413.75:523.312:050.86:374:56Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:163.96:293.312:390.76:384:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:493.97:043.212:250.51:110.66:394:55Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:214.07:393.212:590.41:440.56:404:54Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:554.08:163.11:330.52:190.56:414:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:323.98:563.02:090.52:590.66:424:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:123.99:393.02:490.73:430.66:434:53Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:553.810:242.93:340.84:300.76:444:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:403.711:133.04:250.85:190.66:454:51Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:293.65:200.96:110.66:464:51Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:083.012:243.56:210.97:070.46:474:51Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:123.21:293.57:270.88:050.26:484:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:213.42:353.58:330.59:00-0.16:494:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:223.83:373.59:370.29:54-0.36:504:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:194.14:363.610:39-0.110:49-0.66:504:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:144.45:343.611:40-0.411:44-0.76:514:49New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:084.66:293.612:36-0.66:524:49New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:594.77:213.612:36-0.81:27-0.76:534:48New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:494.68:123.51:25-0.82:17-0.76:544:48New Moon30Thu
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 5:59 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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