Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 3:40 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:263.25:014.210:280.611:320.66:357:30Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:303.46:004.211:320.56:357:28Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:283.66:534.312:290.512:330.46:367:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:203.77:404.21:190.31:270.36:377:26Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:053.98:214.22:010.22:130.36:387:24Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:464.09:014.02:380.22:550.46:387:23Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:264.09:393.93:130.33:360.66:397:21Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:053.910:183.73:490.54:180.96:407:20Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:453.910:583.54:260.75:031.16:417:18Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:243.811:383.35:050.95:481.36:427:17Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:043.75:461.26:351.56:427:15Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:203.112:463.66:291.47:251.66:437:14Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:062.91:363.57:161.58:211.76:447:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:032.82:363.58:091.69:191.66:457:11Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:112.93:383.69:071.610:121.56:457:09Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:113.04:323.710:021.411:011.36:467:08Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:033.25:223.910:561.211:491.06:477:06Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:523.46:104.111:510.96:487:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:403.76:574.212:350.712:430.66:487:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:254.07:414.31:180.31:330.36:497:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:094.38:254.31:590.12:200.16:507:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:544.59:114.22:40-0.13:080.16:516:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:424.610:004.13:24-0.13:590.26:526:57Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:324.610:523.94:110.04:560.36:526:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:254.611:453.75:040.25:550.56:536:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:214.46:000.56:580.76:546:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:433.51:224.37:000.78:050.96:556:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:513.32:354.18:070.99:151.06:556:50First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:133.33:494.19:181.010:190.96:566:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:253.44:514.110:260.911:160.86:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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