Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 8:44 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 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 - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:503.04:294.09:470.811:070.96:357:30Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:583.15:304.110:520.86:357:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:593.36:254.112:070.811:56 AM0.76:367:27Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:523.57:134.112:580.712:540.66:377:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:383.67:544.01:410.51:420.66:387:24New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:193.88:303.92:160.52:230.66:387:23New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:563.99:053.82:480.53:010.76:397:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:333.99:403.63:180.53:390.96:407:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:093.910:163.53:490.74:191.16:417:18Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:463.810:543.34:230.95:021.36:427:17Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:243.811:333.15:001.15:461.46:427:15Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:033.75:401.36:331.66:437:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:142.912:453.66:221.57:241.76:447:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:002.81:373.57:111.68:221.76:457:11First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:582.72:403.68:071.79:221.76:457:09First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:082.73:453.79:091.610:171.56:467:08Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:122.94:413.810:081.411:091.26:477:06Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:073.25:324.011:051.111:580.96:487:05Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:593.56:224.212:030.86:487:03Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:493.87:104.312:450.512:580.56:497:02Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:364.27:554.31:280.21:480.26:507:00Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:224.58:414.32:10-0.12:380.06:516:59Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:084.79:294.12:52-0.23:280.16:526:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:584.810:193.93:36-0.14:230.26:526:56Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:504.711:133.74:250.15:230.56:536:54Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:444.65:190.36:240.76:546:53Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:083.412:424.46:170.67:311.06:556:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:093.21:494.17:200.98:441.16:566:50Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:273.13:104.08:321.19:521.26:566:49Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:493.24:203.99:451.210:521.16:576:47Waning Crescent30Fri
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 5:24 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 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.

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