Town of Kitty Hawk

06/01/2026

🚩 Single red flags are flying on Kitty Hawk beaches today as ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended; stay out of the water!

If you have any questions about beach conditions, Outer Banks Water Safety guards are on duty and ready to assist. Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911.

Stay informed! Text OBXBEACHCONDITIONS to 77295 to receive daily updates on beach weather and ocean conditions.

More info can be found at LoveTheBeachRespectTheOcean.com.

05/31/2026

🚩Single Red flags are flying Sunday, May 31 on all Kitty Hawk beaches.

Single red flags are flying due to the HIGH rip current risk. Rough conditions such as strong surf and/or currents are present. All swimmers are discouraged from entering the water.

Text OBXBEACHCONDITIONS to 77295 to sign up for beach-related weather and ocean condition alerts.

05/30/2026

⚠️ Kitty Hawk Beaches are flying yellow flags today, Saturday, May 30.

🌊 A yellow flag at the beach indicates moderate surf or currents, signaling caution. Swimming conditions may be hazardous due to rough waves, strong currents, or other potential risks, but swimming is still permitted with extra vigilance. Lifeguards may recommend that weaker swimmers or children stay closer to shore or avoid deeper water. Always check with local lifeguards!

Text OBXBEACHCONDITIONS to 77295 to sign up for beach-related weather and ocean condition alerts.

05/29/2026

The Kitty Hawk Town Council will hold its regular meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the Smith Meeting Room at town hall located at 101 Veterans Memorial Drive. The public is encouraged to attend.

Click here for the agenda: https://bit.ly/4339sZu

Meet the Town Council of Kitty Hawk, NC. Learn about elected officials, meeting schedules, agendas, and decisions shaping the community.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

⚠️ Kitty Hawk Beaches are flying yellow flags today, Friday, May 29.

🌊 A yellow flag at the beach indicates moderate surf or currents, signaling caution. Swimming conditions may be hazardous due to rough waves, strong currents, or other potential risks, but swimming is still permitted with extra vigilance. Lifeguards may recommend that weaker swimmers or children stay closer to shore or avoid deeper water. Always check with local lifeguards!

Text OBXBEACHCONDITIONS to 77295 to sign up for beach-related weather and ocean condition alerts.

05/28/2026

🌟 Paths of Courage: The Aviators and Explorers behind Kitty Hawk's Streets 🌟

In honor of the America 250 celebration, the Town of Kitty Hawk is proud to present a special educational video, Paths of Courage, highlighting the historical aviators and explorers whose names are woven into the oceanside streets.

As we mark 250 years of American independence, this project invites our community to reflect on the bold spirit of discovery, innovation, and bravery that has shaped our nation’s story and continues to inspire us today.

✈️🌍 In this video, you’ll discover:
• The remarkable lives behind familiar street names
• Their pioneering achievements in aviation and exploration
• How courage and curiosity helped expand the boundaries of what was possible

We invite you to watch, share, and celebrate these legacies together as we look back on 250 years of courage and forward to the future it inspires.

📍 Every street tells a story. Every name is part of our national journey.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/27/2026

Kitty Hawk Town Council will hold a special meeting Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Click here for the notice and agenda: https://bit.ly/4vaJhMl

Meet the Town Council of Kitty Hawk, NC. Learn about elected officials, meeting schedules, agendas, and decisions shaping the community.

05/27/2026

LOW rip current risk north of Oregon Inlet including Kitty Hawk beaches. While the risk for rip currents is low, life-threatening rip currents may still be present.

Remember LOW risk does not mean NO risk! Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!

Click here for Kitty Hawk lifeguard stand locations: https://www.kittyhawknc.gov/kitty-hawk-beach/

05/26/2026

⚠️ Kitty Hawk Beaches are flying yellow flags today, Tuesday, May 26.

🌊 A yellow flag at the beach indicates moderate surf or currents, signaling caution. Swimming conditions may be hazardous due to rough waves, strong currents, or other potential risks, but swimming is still permitted with extra vigilance. Lifeguards may recommend that weaker swimmers or children stay closer to shore or avoid deeper water. Always check with local lifeguards!

Text OBXBEACHCONDITIONS to 77295 to sign up for beach-related weather and ocean condition alerts.