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 (tomorrow) : 8:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 53m at 2:08 am (2.6 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 - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:463.36:022.712:080.06:325:57Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:273.56:433.012:05-0.312:45-0.36:305:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:063.67:243.312:49-0.51:20-0.66:295:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:453.68:053.51:33-0.71:57-0.76:286:00New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:253.58:493.72:17-0.72:36-0.86:266:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:093.39:363.73:06-0.63:19-0.76:256:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:563.110:253.73:59-0.44:06-0.66:246:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:452.911:173.64:56-0.24:58-0.46:226:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:382.75:560.05:54-0.26:216:05First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:173.512:422.57:030.36:590.06:196:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:313.32:042.58:180.48:120.16:186:06First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:533.34:232.610:290.310:240.07:177:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:033.45:292.811:330.211:32-0.17:157:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:033.56:263.012:300.07:147:09Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:553.57:163.212:34-0.31:18-0.27:127:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:393.57:583.41:26-0.41:56-0.47:117:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:183.58:373.52:10-0.52:30-0.47:097:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:543.49:143.62:49-0.43:02-0.47:087:12Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:293.29:503.53:27-0.33:34-0.27:077:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:053.010:273.44:05-0.14:070.07:057:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:422.811:043.34:450.24:440.37:047:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:202.711:423.25:270.45:230.57:027:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:592.56:110.66:060.87:017:17Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:243.012:422.36:580.96:530.96:597:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:132.91:352.27:531.07:491.06:587:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:152.82:452.28:561.08:521.06:567:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:272.93:542.39:550.99:540.86:557:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:273.04:502.610:480.710:510.56:547:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:193.25:402.911:360.411:470.26:527:22Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:073.36:283.212:220.16:517:23Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:533.57:133.612:41-0.11:05-0.36:497:23New Moon31Fri
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 5:15 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.

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