Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 7:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:05 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jul 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:043.412:443.36:36-0.17:020.55:508:23Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:553.31:403.47:25-0.28:060.55:508:23Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:523.12:433.68:18-0.29:140.45:518:23Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:592.93:473.89:14-0.210:190.35:518:23Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:052.94:464.010:10-0.211:230.15:528:23Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:082.95:444.211:07-0.35:528:23Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:112.96:424.312:27-0.112:07-0.35:538:22Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:113.07:364.31:25-0.31:06-0.35:538:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:053.18:264.22:15-0.42:00-0.35:548:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:563.29:144.13:01-0.42:50-0.25:548:21New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:463.210:013.93:47-0.33:400.05:558:21Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:363.210:473.64:34-0.14:330.35:568:21Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:243.211:303.45:200.15:260.65:568:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:103.26:020.26:190.85:578:20Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:103.112:543.16:410.47:111.15:588:19First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:512.81:423.17:200.68:071.25:588:19First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:382.62:363.28:020.79:051.25:598:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:352.53:293.28:470.89:591.26:008:18First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:372.44:183.39:330.910:501.16:008:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:322.45:043.410:200.911:410.96:018:17Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:242.45:513.611:100.86:028:16Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:152.56:383.712:310.712:010.76:038:15Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:022.77:223.91:150.512:510.56:038:15Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:462.88:044.01:540.31:380.36:048:14Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:273.08:454.02:320.12:220.26:058:13Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:113.29:274.03:10-0.13:080.26:068:12Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:573.310:123.93:52-0.13:570.26:068:12Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:453.510:583.74:36-0.24:520.36:078:11Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:343.711:463.55:22-0.25:500.46:088:10Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:243.86:09-0.26:490.56:098:09Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:363.31:193.96:59-0.17:540.66:098:08Third Quarter31Sun
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 10:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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