Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 6:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:20 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:563.19:213.12:49-0.13:06-0.16:315:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:312.99:573.13:280.13:400.16:305:58Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:072.710:333.04:090.34:160.26:295:59Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:442.511:123.04:520.54:550.46:276:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:242.411:562.95:390.65:370.66:266:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:102.26:300.86:270.66:256:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:512.91:102.17:310.87:260.66:236:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:592.92:212.28:340.88:290.56:226:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:053.13:252.49:330.69:300.26:206:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:043.34:242.610:300.310:30-0.16:196:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:593.55:193.011:23-0.111:29-0.56:186:07Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:513.76:113.312:11-0.56:166:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:393.97:593.712:23-0.81:55-0.87:157:08New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:253.98:473.92:13-1.12:37-1.07:137:09New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:113.89:354.13:03-1.13:21-1.17:127:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:003.610:264.13:55-1.04:08-1.07:117:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:503.411:184.04:52-0.84:58-0.77:097:12Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:423.15:51-0.45:52-0.47:087:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:123.812:372.86:52-0.16:50-0.17:067:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:123.51:422.68:010.37:550.27:057:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:283.33:062.59:160.59:100.47:037:15First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:503.24:212.610:230.510:210.47:027:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:563.25:212.711:230.511:250.37:007:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:523.26:132.912:170.46:597:18Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:403.26:583.112:230.21:000.26:587:19Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:193.27:363.21:100.11:350.16:567:19Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:533.28:093.41:480.02:030.06:557:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:243.28:413.42:210.02:300.06:537:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:553.19:123.52:520.02:570.06:527:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:273.09:453.53:250.13:260.26:507:23Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:012.910:193.44:000.23:590.36:497:24Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 First Quarter (32% 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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