Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 8:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:05 pm (3.4 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 - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:223.29:454.43:27-0.83:18-0.65:478:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:203.210:424.24:23-0.64:16-0.35:468:15Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:193.111:393.95:22-0.45:20-0.15:468:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:183.16:20-0.26:250.25:468:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:353.51:193.17:170.07:330.45:468:16First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:353.22:283.28:130.18:450.65:458:17First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:422.93:333.39:060.29:520.75:458:18First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:452.84:263.49:540.310:500.75:458:18Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:382.65:123.510:370.411:450.65:458:19Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:272.65:553.611:190.45:458:19Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:142.56:353.612:350.512:010.55:458:19Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:572.67:133.61:170.412:430.55:458:20Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:372.67:493.71:520.31:220.55:458:20Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:142.68:243.62:230.21:590.55:458:21Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:512.69:013.62:550.22:350.55:458:21Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:282.69:383.53:300.23:120.65:458:21Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:082.610:183.54:080.33:530.75:458:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:502.710:583.44:490.34:390.85:458:22Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:312.711:393.35:310.35:290.85:468:22Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:152.86:120.36:220.95:468:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:223.21:023.06:550.27:190.85:468:23Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:103.01:563.27:420.18:210.75:468:23Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:072.92:573.58:330.09:250.55:468:23Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:112.83:553.89:26-0.110:270.35:478:23Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:142.84:524.010:20-0.211:290.05:478:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:152.95:504.311:17-0.45:478:23Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:183.06:484.412:32-0.312:17-0.55:488:23New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:183.17:444.51:30-0.51:16-0.65:488:24New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:153.28:394.52:23-0.72:11-0.65:498:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:103.39:324.33:14-0.73:06-0.55:498:23Waxing 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 11:43 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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