Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 5:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 11:30 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jul 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:062.54:443.410:060.611:120.75:508:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:582.55:303.610:530.55:508:23Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:492.66:183.812:040.511:43 AM0.35:518:23Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:412.77:054.012:540.212:350.25:518:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:302.87:524.11:400.01:250.05:528:23Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:173.08:384.22:24-0.22:13-0.25:528:23Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:053.19:264.23:09-0.43:02-0.25:538:22Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:563.210:174.13:56-0.43:56-0.15:538:22Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:503.311:083.94:46-0.44:540.05:548:22Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:443.511:593.75:37-0.45:560.15:558:21Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:393.66:28-0.46:590.35:558:21Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:523.41:383.67:20-0.38:070.45:568:21Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:523.12:453.78:14-0.29:170.45:568:20Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:002.93:493.89:10-0.110:230.45:578:20Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:082.84:483.910:060.011:260.35:588:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:092.85:434.011:020.15:588:19Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:092.86:364.012:270.212:000.25:598:18Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:032.97:254.01:200.212:550.26:008:18New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:513.08:083.92:040.11:430.26:018:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:343.08:473.82:420.12:260.36:018:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:163.19:253.73:190.13:060.46:028:16New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:573.110:033.63:550.23:470.66:038:15Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:393.110:413.44:310.34:300.86:048:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:193.111:183.25:080.45:161.06:048:14Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:583.111:563.05:450.56:031.16:058:13Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:373.16:210.66:511.26:068:12First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:352.91:203.27:000.77:431.36:078:11First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:202.72:103.37:420.88:391.26:078:11First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:152.53:063.48:310.89:371.16:088:10First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:172.54:013.59:230.810:321.06:098:09Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:172.64:543.710:160.711:280.76:108:08Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Slack tide in Kitty Hawk, NC is approximately 2:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA