Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 9:13 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 3:15 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:453.25:49-0.16:17-0.57:134:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:343.312:432.86:580.17:12-0.47:135:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:433.31:532.58:100.28:09-0.37:135:01Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:493.43:012.49:170.39:04-0.27:135:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:473.44:012.310:200.29:58-0.17:135:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:403.44:572.311:190.210:52-0.17:135:04Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:303.45:482.412:090.17:135:04Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:153.46:322.512:500.07:135:05New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:553.47:112.512:28-0.11:25-0.17:135:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:313.47:482.61:06-0.11:57-0.17:135:07New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:053.38:252.61:41-0.12:28-0.17:135:08New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:403.39:032.62:170.03:02-0.17:135:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:153.19:422.62:550.23:36-0.17:125:10Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:503.010:202.63:370.34:120.07:125:11Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:272.810:592.74:220.54:490.07:125:12Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:042.611:392.75:100.65:270.17:115:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:462.46:010.76:090.17:115:14First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:272.812:362.36:580.76:580.17:115:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:252.91:392.28:010.67:530.07:105:16First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:283.12:452.29:030.48:52-0.17:105:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:293.33:482.310:050.29:50-0.47:095:18Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:283.64:492.511:06-0.210:51-0.77:095:19Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:263.85:492.712:03-0.57:085:20Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:214.06:443.012:53-0.97:085:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:124.17:363.212:47-1.21:40-1.17:075:22Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:014.18:283.41:39-1.32:26-1.27:065:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:513.99:223.52:33-1.23:14-1.27:065:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:413.610:153.53:30-1.04:04-1.17:055:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:313.311:083.54:30-0.74:54-0.97:045:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:212.95:31-0.45:44-0.67:045:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:043.412:142.66:360.06:37-0.37:035:29Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:14 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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