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 1h 35m 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 - Sep 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:173.85:550.96:501.46:347:30First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:252.91:013.66:371.27:441.66:357:29First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:122.81:553.57:241.58:451.76:367:27First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:142.63:003.48:191.69:441.76:377:26First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:292.64:023.59:181.610:371.66:387:24Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:302.74:543.610:141.611:261.46:387:23Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:212.95:413.711:071.46:397:21Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:083.16:253.912:111.211:59 AM1.26:407:20Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:513.37:064.012:510.912:481.06:417:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:303.67:444.01:260.71:320.76:417:17Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:083.98:214.02:000.42:140.66:427:16Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:464.19:003.92:340.32:570.56:437:14Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:274.39:423.83:100.23:430.56:447:13Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:114.410:283.63:500.24:340.66:447:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:594.411:173.54:350.45:290.86:457:10Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:494.35:260.56:271.06:467:08Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:093.312:444.26:200.77:301.16:477:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:073.11:494.17:210.98:411.26:477:05Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:213.13:074.18:311.09:511.16:487:04Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:433.24:194.19:430.910:541.06:497:02Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:523.45:214.210:510.811:520.76:507:01Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:533.66:174.211:560.76:516:59Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:473.97:074.212:430.512:550.56:516:58New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:344.17:504.11:270.41:460.46:526:56New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:164.38:304.02:050.32:300.56:536:55New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:564.39:083.82:400.33:120.66:546:53New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:354.39:473.63:140.53:530.86:556:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:144.210:273.43:490.74:371.06:556:50Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:544.011:083.24:271.05:221.36:566:49Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:343.911:513.05:091.36:081.56:576:47Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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