Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 3:15 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:193.112:502.76:520.77:021.16:087:50Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:053.01:432.77:400.87:581.26:077:51Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:002.82:462.78:310.88:581.16:067:52Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:032.83:442.99:210.79:541.06:057:53Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:002.84:333.110:080.610:470.76:047:54Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:512.95:183.410:540.411:390.46:037:55Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:393.06:033.611:410.26:027:55Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:273.16:493.912:290.112:280.06:017:56New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:143.27:334.11:17-0.21:14-0.36:017:57New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:593.38:184.22:02-0.51:59-0.46:007:58New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:453.39:044.32:46-0.62:44-0.55:597:59New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:343.39:534.23:33-0.63:33-0.45:588:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:263.310:464.14:25-0.54:27-0.35:578:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:213.311:403.95:20-0.45:27-0.15:568:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:173.36:16-0.36:290.15:568:02First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:363.71:183.37:14-0.27:350.25:558:03First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:373.42:293.38:15-0.18:460.35:548:04First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:493.33:403.59:15-0.19:560.25:538:04First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:593.14:393.710:12-0.110:590.15:538:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:593.15:333.811:05-0.15:528:06Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:553.16:233.912:000.011:57 AM-0.15:518:07Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:473.17:094.012:55-0.112:47-0.15:518:07Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:333.17:514.01:41-0.21:31-0.15:508:08Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:143.18:293.92:21-0.22:100.05:508:09Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:543.09:073.82:57-0.22:470.15:498:10Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:333.09:453.63:33-0.13:250.35:498:10Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:142.910:243.54:110.14:060.55:488:11Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:562.911:043.34:510.24:500.75:488:12Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:372.811:443.25:330.35:370.95:488:12Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:192.86:140.46:251.05:478:13Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:263.01:032.86:570.57:161.15:478:14Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:22 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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