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 (tomorrow) : in 4h 50m at 4:30 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:38 am (3.6 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 - Feb 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:483.54:072.610:19-0.210:16-0.77:035:29Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:493.85:112.811:22-0.611:18-1.07:025:30Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:494.06:113.012:19-0.97:015:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:444.17:053.212:17-1.31:10-1.27:005:32New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:354.27:583.41:12-1.41:58-1.36:595:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:254.18:503.42:04-1.42:46-1.36:585:34Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:153.89:443.42:59-1.23:36-1.16:575:35Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:053.510:363.43:57-0.84:26-0.96:575:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:543.211:273.34:56-0.55:15-0.66:565:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:422.85:55-0.16:04-0.36:555:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:233.112:372.56:590.26:57-0.16:545:39First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:283.01:452.38:080.47:540.26:525:40First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:372.92:552.29:120.58:510.36:515:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:352.93:532.210:100.59:440.36:505:42Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:273.04:452.311:040.410:360.26:495:43Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:143.05:322.411:500.311:250.16:485:44Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:563.16:132.512:270.16:475:45Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:333.26:492.712:070.012:580.06:465:46Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:063.37:232.812:44-0.21:26-0.26:455:47Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:383.37:572.91:19-0.21:54-0.26:435:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:103.38:323.01:54-0.32:25-0.36:425:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:443.29:093.02:32-0.22:59-0.36:415:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:203.19:483.13:13-0.13:35-0.26:405:51Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:592.910:293.23:590.04:16-0.26:395:52Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:412.811:143.24:480.15:00-0.16:375:53Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:272.65:410.25:49-0.16:365:54Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:063.212:222.56:410.36:460.06:355:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:093.21:302.57:480.37:51-0.16:335:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:223.32:452.58:550.28:58-0.26:325:57Waning Crescent29Sat
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 7:34 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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