Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 57m at 11:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:23 pm (3.5 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 - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:022.91:482.77:460.87:571.26:097:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:572.82:532.78:360.98:581.26:077:51First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:012.73:502.99:240.89:551.16:067:52First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:592.74:363.110:070.710:470.96:057:53Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:482.75:193.310:490.611:370.66:047:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:342.86:013.511:320.46:037:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:202.86:433.812:260.312:170.36:027:55Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:042.97:244.01:110.11:000.16:027:56Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:463.08:064.11:53-0.21:43-0.16:017:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:293.08:494.12:34-0.32:26-0.26:007:58Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:133.19:354.13:17-0.33:11-0.25:597:59Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:023.110:254.04:05-0.34:02-0.15:588:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:553.111:173.94:57-0.24:580.15:578:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:493.15:51-0.26:000.25:568:01Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:113.712:473.26:46-0.17:040.35:568:02Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:083.51:523.37:43-0.18:140.45:558:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:133.33:043.48:41-0.19:250.35:548:04Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:243.14:083.69:38-0.110:320.25:538:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:273.15:043.810:32-0.211:350.05:538:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:263.05:574.011:25-0.25:528:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:223.06:484.112:34-0.112:18-0.25:528:07Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:143.07:344.11:26-0.21:08-0.25:518:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:003.08:164.02:11-0.31:53-0.15:508:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:433.08:573.92:51-0.22:340.05:508:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:263.09:383.73:31-0.13:150.25:498:10Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:102.910:193.54:110.13:580.45:498:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:542.911:003.34:530.24:440.75:488:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:372.811:403.25:350.45:330.95:488:12Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:202.86:160.56:221.05:488:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:213.01:052.86:560.67:131.15:478:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:042.81:572.97:390.68:101.15:478:14First Quarter31Thu
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 3:03 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 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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