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 1h 00m 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 - Aug 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:503.11:404.07:120.08:180.66:108:07First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:512.92:483.98:100.29:280.76:118:06First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:062.73:573.99:140.310:350.76:128:05Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:192.75:014.010:170.411:390.66:138:04Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:252.86:004.011:210.46:138:03Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:273.06:544.012:390.512:250.46:148:02Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:203.27:414.01:280.31:200.36:158:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:053.38:213.92:090.22:060.36:168:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:473.48:583.82:440.22:480.46:177:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:263.59:343.73:170.23:270.66:177:58Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:053.510:113.53:500.34:090.86:187:57Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:433.510:483.34:240.44:521.06:197:56Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:203.511:263.14:590.65:371.26:207:55Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:573.55:360.86:221.36:217:53Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:042.912:373.46:151.07:101.56:217:52Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:462.71:223.46:571.18:051.56:227:51Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:362.62:183.47:461.29:051.56:237:50Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:402.53:223.58:431.210:041.46:247:48Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:472.64:213.69:411.110:581.26:257:47Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:462.75:153.810:381.011:510.96:257:46Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:413.06:064.011:360.76:267:45Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:343.36:554.212:400.612:330.46:277:43New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:243.67:414.31:240.21:260.16:287:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:103.98:264.32:05-0.12:160.06:287:41New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:574.29:124.22:46-0.33:06-0.16:297:39New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:454.410:004.03:28-0.33:590.06:307:38Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:364.510:503.74:14-0.34:560.26:317:37Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:284.411:423.55:03-0.15:560.56:327:35Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:224.35:560.26:580.76:327:34First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:363.21:224.26:530.58:070.96:337:33First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:403.02:344.07:560.79:191.16:347:31First Quarter31Mon
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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