Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:18 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 10:51 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:513.911:233.04:310.25:300.16:554:48First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:473.75:350.46:280.16:564:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:283.112:503.56:440.57:280.06:574:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:433.22:013.37:580.58:26-0.16:584:48First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:523.53:063.29:070.49:20-0.26:594:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:513.74:053.110:120.210:11-0.37:004:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:443.95:003.111:130.011:02-0.37:004:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:344.15:523.112:08-0.17:014:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:204.16:393.012:55-0.27:024:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:034.17:223.012:36-0.31:36-0.27:034:48Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:434.08:042.91:17-0.22:16-0.17:044:48Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:233.88:472.81:56-0.12:560.07:044:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:033.69:312.72:360.23:380.27:054:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:443.410:162.73:200.44:220.37:064:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:253.311:002.64:070.75:050.47:064:50Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:053.111:462.64:560.95:470.57:074:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:482.95:461.06:300.57:074:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:372.612:362.76:411.17:150.57:084:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:362.71:322.67:411.08:010.47:094:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:322.82:312.58:390.98:470.37:094:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:203.13:242.59:330.79:320.17:104:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:063.34:142.610:260.410:19-0.17:104:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:523.65:052.711:200.111:08-0.37:104:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:393.85:562.812:10-0.27:114:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:274.06:452.912:56-0.57:114:54New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:134.17:332.912:47-0.71:42-0.77:124:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:014.28:243.01:35-0.82:30-0.77:124:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:514.19:183.02:25-0.83:21-0.77:124:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:443.910:143.13:21-0.64:15-0.77:124:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:373.711:123.14:22-0.45:10-0.67:134:58Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:313.45:26-0.26:04-0.67:134:59First Quarter31Thu
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 2:04 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 14% 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 (14% 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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