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 24m 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 - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:173.75:531.66:581.76:586:46First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:362.91:053.66:421.87:541.86:596:45First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:302.82:053.57:371.98:551.86:596:43First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:432.83:133.58:391.99:501.77:006:42First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:522.94:113.69:401.810:361.57:016:40Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:443.14:593.710:351.611:191.27:026:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:293.45:443.811:281.37:036:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:123.76:283.912:010.912:201.07:036:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:554.07:113.912:420.61:090.77:046:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:364.37:533.91:210.31:540.47:056:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:174.68:353.92:000.12:390.37:066:32Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:014.79:213.82:400.13:260.37:076:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:484.710:103.63:230.14:180.47:086:29Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:394.611:043.44:120.35:160.67:096:28Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:344.55:070.56:170.87:096:27Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:003.312:324.36:080.87:221.07:106:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:033.21:394.17:141.08:331.17:116:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:223.22:593.98:291.19:401.07:126:23Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:443.34:103.99:431.110:370.87:136:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:483.65:073.810:500.911:280.77:146:20Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:423.85:593.811:520.87:156:19Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:314.16:463.712:150.512:480.77:166:18Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:144.27:273.712:570.41:350.67:176:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:524.38:053.61:340.42:150.67:186:15New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:284.38:413.42:070.52:510.67:196:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:034.39:183.32:390.63:270.87:206:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:394.19:563.23:120.84:050.97:206:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:174.010:383.03:481.14:471.17:216:11Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:583.811:212.94:291.35:321.37:226:10Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:413.65:151.56:201.47:236:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:062.812:263.56:051.77:101.57:246:07First Quarter31Tue
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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