Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 11:31 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:10 am (2.4 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 - Jul 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:093.45:58-0.36:220.45:508:23First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:153.41:013.66:46-0.37:240.45:508:23First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:083.12:013.77:36-0.28:300.45:518:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:092.93:063.88:31-0.29:380.45:518:23First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:182.74:083.99:29-0.110:430.35:528:23Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:262.75:084.010:27-0.111:470.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:302.76:074.111:28-0.15:538:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:332.87:034.112:490.012:30-0.15:538:22Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:303.07:544.11:41-0.11:27-0.15:548:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:203.18:404.02:27-0.22:17-0.15:548:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:073.19:233.93:09-0.23:040.15:558:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:543.210:063.73:51-0.13:500.35:568:21Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:403.210:463.44:320.04:390.55:568:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:233.211:253.25:110.15:290.85:578:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:033.25:490.36:171.05:588:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:043.012:433.26:250.57:061.25:588:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:432.71:273.27:030.68:001.35:598:18Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:292.52:183.27:450.88:571.36:008:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:262.43:143.28:320.99:531.26:008:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:292.34:073.39:230.910:461.16:018:17Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:272.44:573.510:140.811:390.96:028:16Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:212.55:473.611:070.76:038:15Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:142.66:363.812:310.712:010.56:038:15Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:042.87:234.01:160.412:540.36:048:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:503.08:064.11:560.11:440.16:058:13New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:343.38:494.12:35-0.12:310.06:068:12New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:203.59:344.03:15-0.33:200.06:068:12Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:093.710:203.93:58-0.44:130.06:078:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:593.811:093.64:43-0.45:100.26:088:10Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:493.911:583.45:31-0.36:100.36:098:09Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:414.06:20-0.27:110.56:108:08First 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 2:20 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 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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