Departures · Kitty Hawk Watersports
LIVE CLOCKDock wisdom
Morning water on the sound and the ocean is calmest; the afternoon sea breeze builds chop.
Kill Devil Hills has no ocean marina — jet ski, parasail and dolphin trips run from the soundside.
Offshore and nearshore charters leave from Oregon Inlet, a short drive south past Nags Head.
Sound and sunset cruises are the gentlest option for young kids and anyone prone to seasickness.
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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.
At Kill Devil Hills, the sun sets at 8:07 PM today — about 13h 55m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:12 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Kill Devil Hills update at the top of the conditions page.