Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 11:31 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 4:49 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jan 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:403.59:042.72:17-0.23:07-0.27:134:59Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:203.39:482.73:000.03:47-0.17:135:00Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:593.110:312.73:460.34:260.07:135:01Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:372.911:112.74:330.55:030.17:135:02Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:152.711:542.75:210.75:410.27:135:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:562.56:110.86:210.37:135:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:422.712:452.37:080.97:060.37:135:04First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:382.71:452.18:080.97:550.37:135:05First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:352.92:472.19:050.78:460.37:135:06Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:283.03:422.110:000.69:370.17:135:07Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:183.24:352.210:550.310:30-0.17:135:08Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:093.45:282.411:470.011:24-0.47:135:09Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:583.66:172.612:32-0.37:125:10Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:443.87:042.812:15-0.71:14-0.67:125:11Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:283.97:513.01:03-0.91:56-0.87:125:12Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:133.98:403.11:51-0.92:39-0.97:125:13Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:003.89:323.32:42-0.93:25-1.07:115:14Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:483.510:243.33:38-0.74:14-0.97:115:15Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:373.311:173.44:37-0.55:03-0.87:105:16Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:282.95:38-0.35:54-0.77:105:17Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:143.412:242.66:440.06:50-0.57:095:18Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:213.31:332.47:560.17:51-0.47:095:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:343.32:502.39:070.28:55-0.37:085:20Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:403.43:582.310:140.19:57-0.37:085:21Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:403.45:002.411:170.011:00-0.37:075:22Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:363.45:552.512:11-0.17:075:23Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:243.56:412.612:54-0.37:065:24New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:053.57:222.712:43-0.41:30-0.47:055:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:413.48:002.81:23-0.42:02-0.47:055:26New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:163.38:372.82:00-0.32:34-0.47:045:27New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:503.29:152.82:37-0.23:06-0.37:035:28Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:10 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 79% 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 (79% 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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