Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 8:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 2:08 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:563.48:174.51:59-0.71:57-0.76:097:50New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:453.49:064.52:48-0.82:43-0.76:087:51New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:363.39:584.43:39-0.73:33-0.56:077:51Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:313.210:544.24:35-0.54:29-0.36:067:52Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:283.111:523.95:35-0.35:300.06:057:53Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:273.06:360.06:360.26:047:54First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:533.61:352.97:400.27:470.56:037:55First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:033.32:543.08:460.39:040.56:027:56First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:203.24:033.19:450.310:130.56:017:57First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:233.14:573.310:360.311:140.56:007:57Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:163.05:453.511:220.35:597:58Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:042.96:283.612:100.412:050.35:587:59Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:472.97:073.712:590.312:440.35:588:00Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:262.87:413.81:390.21:190.35:578:01Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:022.88:143.82:130.11:520.35:568:02Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:372.88:483.72:440.12:250.45:558:02Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:122.89:233.63:160.22:580.55:558:03Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:502.710:013.53:510.33:350.75:548:04Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:302.610:413.44:310.44:160.85:538:05Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:112.611:233.35:140.55:020.95:528:06Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:532.55:580.65:521.05:528:06Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:063.212:392.66:440.66:451.05:518:07Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:533.11:312.77:320.67:441.05:518:08Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:463.02:322.98:220.58:480.95:508:09Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:483.03:323.29:130.39:510.65:508:09Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:493.04:273.610:030.110:510.35:498:10Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:463.05:193.910:53-0.211:51-0.15:498:11Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:423.16:124.211:46-0.45:488:11Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:393.17:064.512:49-0.412:40-0.65:488:12New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:353.27:584.61:44-0.71:33-0.75:478:13New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:283.28:514.52:35-0.82:25-0.75:478:13New Moon31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 (62% 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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