Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 5:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:39 pm (3.5 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 - Nov 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:344.98:573.82:11-0.43:03-0.37:266:06Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:234.89:483.62:57-0.33:55-0.17:276:05Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:144.610:423.43:460.04:520.27:286:04Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:074.311:373.24:390.45:500.57:296:03Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:004.05:370.86:500.87:306:02Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:333.112:553.76:371.17:521.07:316:01Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:383.012:593.56:431.37:531.16:325:00Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:553.02:093.37:541.48:461.16:334:59Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:593.13:063.28:561.49:291.06:344:59Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:473.23:523.29:491.410:080.96:354:58Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:293.44:343.210:381.210:430.86:364:57Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:073.65:143.211:241.011:180.76:374:56Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:433.85:523.212:040.86:384:56New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:173.96:293.112:390.76:394:55New Moon14Sun
15Mon6:514.07:043.112:260.51:130.56:404:54New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:254.07:403.01:000.51:480.56:414:54New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:014.08:183.01:350.52:260.56:424:53Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:404.09:002.92:120.63:090.66:434:53Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:243.99:472.92:540.73:570.66:444:52Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:113.810:362.83:440.84:480.76:454:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:003.711:302.94:400.85:410.66:464:51First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:533.65:410.96:370.56:474:51First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:323.012:553.56:470.97:350.36:484:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:443.22:033.57:580.78:310.16:494:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:513.53:073.49:050.59:24-0.16:504:49Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:493.94:063.410:090.210:17-0.46:514:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:444.25:033.411:12-0.111:10-0.56:514:49Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:384.45:593.412:10-0.36:524:49Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:284.66:503.412:01-0.61:02-0.56:534:48Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:174.67:403.312:50-0.61:50-0.56:544:48Full Moon30Tue
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 8:40 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.

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