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 2h 13m 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 - Feb 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:033.43:252.49:400.09:30-0.57:035:29Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:083.64:312.510:47-0.210:35-0.87:025:30Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:123.85:352.811:49-0.611:39-1.07:015:31Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:104.06:333.012:42-0.97:005:32Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:034.07:263.212:37-1.21:30-1.16:595:33Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:514.08:163.41:30-1.32:15-1.16:585:34Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:393.89:073.42:22-1.23:00-1.16:575:35Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:263.59:573.43:15-0.93:46-0.96:565:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:123.210:453.34:11-0.64:32-0.76:555:37Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:562.911:333.25:06-0.25:17-0.46:545:38Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:412.56:020.26:020.06:535:39Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:243.012:322.27:030.56:530.26:525:40Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:272.91:392.18:090.77:500.46:515:41Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:362.82:532.09:110.78:490.56:505:42Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:352.83:532.110:090.79:440.56:495:43Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:282.94:452.211:030.610:380.46:485:44Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:153.05:322.311:490.411:270.26:475:45Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:573.16:132.512:240.26:465:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:343.26:492.712:090.012:540.06:455:47New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:073.37:232.812:47-0.21:22-0.26:435:48New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:393.37:563.01:23-0.31:52-0.36:425:49New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:123.38:323.11:59-0.32:23-0.46:415:50New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:473.19:103.22:39-0.22:57-0.46:405:51Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:263.09:513.33:23-0.13:36-0.36:395:52Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:072.810:353.34:110.04:18-0.36:375:53Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:512.711:243.35:030.15:06-0.26:365:54First Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:412.56:000.35:59-0.16:355:55First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:203.312:422.47:040.47:020.06:335:56First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:313.31:592.48:160.48:12-0.16:325:57First Quarter29Thu
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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