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 : 9:44 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 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 - Nov 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:552.71:173.46:591.88:041.57:256:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:552.72:163.37:591.88:581.37:266:05First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:042.93:183.49:021.69:451.17:276:04First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:013.14:113.410:011.410:290.87:286:03Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:483.54:003.59:561.110:130.56:295:03Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:343.84:493.510:510.710:580.26:305:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:204.25:373.611:450.411:440.06:315:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:064.56:263.612:350.16:325:00Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:524.77:143.612:29-0.21:22-0.16:334:59Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:404.88:033.51:15-0.32:11-0.16:344:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:304.78:563.42:02-0.23:050.06:354:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:254.69:543.32:550.04:040.26:364:57Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:224.310:543.23:540.25:060.46:374:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:214.111:583.14:590.56:090.56:384:55Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:253.86:080.77:140.66:394:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:153.21:393.67:230.88:160.56:404:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:323.32:483.48:380.89:090.56:414:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:323.53:453.39:420.89:570.46:424:53Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:233.74:353.210:420.710:410.36:434:52Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:093.95:213.111:360.611:230.36:444:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:504.06:043.112:210.56:454:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:284.06:423.012:020.312:590.46:464:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:034.07:183.012:370.41:320.46:474:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:373.97:542.91:110.42:050.56:484:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:123.88:322.81:440.52:400.66:494:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:503.79:122.72:200.73:190.76:504:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:303.69:552.63:000.94:020.86:514:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:113.410:392.63:441.04:470.86:524:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:533.311:242.64:331.25:320.96:534:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:363.25:251.36:170.86:544:48First Quarter30Thu
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 6:24 pm — 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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