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 28m at 9:44 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:15 am (2.4 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 - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:193.26:453.912:210.012:24-0.16:087:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:073.27:284.01:14-0.21:08-0.26:077:51Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:503.18:084.01:58-0.21:47-0.16:067:52Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:303.08:454.02:38-0.22:240.06:057:53Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:083.09:233.83:15-0.13:000.26:047:54Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:482.910:023.63:530.13:380.46:037:55Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:302.710:443.54:330.34:200.76:027:56Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:122.711:263.35:170.55:060.96:017:56Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:562.66:010.75:551.16:007:57Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:093.112:412.56:470.86:461.26:007:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:553.01:342.57:360.97:431.35:597:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:492.82:372.68:260.98:451.25:588:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:502.83:362.89:140.89:441.05:578:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:482.84:243.19:590.610:390.85:568:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:392.85:093.410:430.411:330.55:558:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:282.95:553.711:280.25:558:03Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:182.96:414.012:260.112:160.05:548:04Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:073.07:274.21:16-0.21:03-0.25:538:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:553.08:144.32:03-0.41:50-0.45:538:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:433.19:034.32:49-0.52:38-0.45:528:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:343.19:554.33:39-0.53:29-0.35:518:07Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:293.110:514.14:33-0.44:26-0.25:518:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:273.111:483.95:31-0.25:290.05:508:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:263.16:29-0.16:340.25:508:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:453.61:303.17:280.07:440.45:498:10First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:493.32:433.28:270.08:580.45:498:11First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:003.13:503.49:230.010:070.45:488:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:053.04:453.610:140.011:090.35:488:12Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:022.95:353.811:020.15:478:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:542.86:223.912:080.211:50 AM0.15:478:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:442.87:053.91:010.112:360.15:478:14Full Moon31Fri
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 12:29 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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