Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 11:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 6:01 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:433.88:513.72:290.52:480.76:357:29New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:194.09:273.63:010.43:280.76:367:28Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:584.110:083.53:370.44:130.86:377:26Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:414.110:513.44:170.55:020.96:377:25Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:274.111:393.25:020.65:551.06:387:23Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:164.15:530.76:521.16:397:22First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:303.11:134.16:490.87:551.26:407:20First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:323.12:224.07:520.99:041.16:407:19First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:483.13:354.19:020.810:080.96:417:17Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:053.34:414.210:110.711:080.66:427:16Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:113.65:414.311:170.56:437:14Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:113.96:364.312:050.412:220.36:447:13Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:064.27:274.312:570.11:200.16:447:11Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:554.48:134.21:42-0.12:110.16:457:10Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:404.58:584.02:24-0.12:590.16:467:09Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:254.59:423.83:040.03:470.46:477:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:104.410:273.63:450.34:360.76:477:06Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:554.211:133.44:290.65:281.06:487:04Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:404.011:583.25:150.96:191.36:497:03Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:253.86:031.37:121.66:507:01Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:463.01:163.66:531.58:121.76:507:00Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:442.92:193.57:501.79:131.76:516:58Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:002.93:273.48:521.810:051.76:526:57Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:043.04:213.59:501.710:481.56:536:55Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:543.15:063.610:421.611:281.36:546:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:383.45:483.711:321.46:546:52Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:193.66:293.712:061.112:211.26:556:51Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:573.97:073.812:430.91:050.96:566:49New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:344.17:453.81:180.71:460.76:576:48New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:104.38:233.71:530.52:270.66:586:46New Moon30Sat
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 8:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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