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 3h 18m 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 - Jul 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:502.68:033.72:040.31:370.55:508:23Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:282.78:393.62:370.32:150.55:508:23Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:052.79:153.63:090.32:510.65:518:23Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:442.89:523.53:420.33:290.75:518:23Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:242.810:293.44:180.34:110.85:528:23Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:032.811:073.24:560.34:560.95:528:23Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:422.911:443.15:330.45:441.05:538:22Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:213.06:110.46:341.05:548:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:242.91:043.26:500.47:281.05:548:22Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:092.81:553.37:330.48:271.05:558:21Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:042.62:523.58:230.39:280.85:558:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:082.63:513.79:170.210:290.65:568:21Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:122.64:494.010:140.111:300.35:578:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:132.75:484.211:13-0.15:578:20Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:162.96:474.312:310.012:15-0.35:588:19New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:173.17:444.51:28-0.31:16-0.55:598:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:133.38:374.52:19-0.52:12-0.65:598:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:083.59:294.43:08-0.63:07-0.56:008:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:043.610:224.13:59-0.64:06-0.46:018:17Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:003.711:143.84:50-0.65:08-0.16:028:16Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:543.85:41-0.46:100.26:028:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:053.512:473.86:30-0.27:130.46:038:15First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:553.11:453.77:190.08:200.76:048:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:532.82:493.68:110.39:270.86:048:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:022.63:503.69:050.610:270.96:058:13First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:082.54:443.69:590.711:240.96:068:12Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:052.55:343.610:510.86:078:11Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:592.66:213.612:180.911:44 AM0.86:088:10Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:472.77:043.61:050.812:350.86:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:292.87:423.71:420.61:180.76:098:09Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:062.98:173.72:130.51:560.76:108:08Full Moon31Wed
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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