Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 3:43 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 05m at 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 - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:533.76:063.012:250.56:554:48Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:283.86:433.012:020.312:580.36:564:48Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:013.87:182.912:360.21:290.36:574:48Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:343.87:542.91:090.22:000.36:584:48Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:083.78:312.81:430.32:350.36:584:48Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:443.69:112.72:200.43:140.46:594:48Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:233.59:532.73:000.63:560.47:004:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:043.410:372.73:450.74:400.57:014:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:473.311:232.74:350.85:250.47:024:48Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:323.25:280.86:130.47:024:48Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:142.812:243.16:260.87:040.27:034:48Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:143.01:243.17:290.77:580.07:044:49Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:183.32:293.18:340.48:52-0.27:054:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:173.63:293.19:350.19:45-0.57:054:49Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:133.94:283.210:37-0.210:40-0.87:064:49Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:084.25:273.311:37-0.611:36-1.07:074:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:034.46:243.312:33-0.97:074:50New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:564.57:183.412:31-1.11:25-1.07:084:50New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:484.58:123.31:22-1.12:16-1.07:084:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:404.49:073.32:14-1.03:10-0.97:094:51Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:344.110:053.23:10-0.74:06-0.77:094:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:283.811:013.14:10-0.45:02-0.57:104:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:203.511:593.05:120.05:56-0.37:104:53First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:143.16:170.36:51-0.17:114:53First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:052.91:162.87:260.57:460.17:114:54First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:153.02:222.68:340.68:360.17:114:55First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:123.03:182.59:330.69:210.27:124:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:003.14:082.510:270.510:040.27:124:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:433.24:552.511:170.410:470.17:124:57Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:243.35:392.512:010.37:134:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:023.46:192.612:360.17:134:58Full Moon31Mon
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 12:43 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 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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