Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 11m at 10:48 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:33 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:033.312:223.66:19-0.36:59-0.68:125:58First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:033.31:203.37:26-0.17:56-0.58:125:59First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:123.32:283.08:380.18:54-0.48:136:00First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:243.43:382.89:490.19:51-0.48:136:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:253.54:392.710:540.110:44-0.38:136:01Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:203.65:352.711:540.011:36-0.38:136:02Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:103.66:272.712:49-0.18:136:03Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:563.77:132.712:27-0.31:34-0.28:136:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:363.77:542.81:12-0.32:12-0.28:136:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:133.68:312.81:51-0.32:45-0.38:136:06Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:473.69:082.82:27-0.33:18-0.28:136:07Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:223.59:472.73:02-0.23:51-0.28:126:08Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:583.310:272.73:400.04:27-0.18:126:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:353.211:072.74:210.25:060.08:126:10Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:133.011:472.75:050.35:440.08:126:10Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:512.95:520.56:240.18:126:11Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:282.712:322.76:410.67:060.18:116:12Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:152.71:192.67:360.67:530.18:116:13Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:102.82:172.48:360.68:450.08:116:14Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:113.03:212.49:370.49:40-0.28:106:15Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:093.34:212.510:360.110:34-0.48:106:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:043.65:202.711:35-0.211:31-0.78:096:18Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:003.86:192.812:33-0.58:096:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:544.17:153.112:29-1.01:26-0.98:086:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:464.38:073.31:24-1.22:15-1.28:086:21New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:364.38:593.42:16-1.43:03-1.38:076:22New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:274.29:533.53:08-1.43:53-1.38:076:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:194.110:483.54:04-1.24:45-1.28:066:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:113.811:443.55:03-0.95:38-1.18:056:25Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:033.46:05-0.66:31-0.98:046:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:403.412:573.17:09-0.37:25-0.68:046:27First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8652226)

Common Questions About Nags Head, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Nags Head, NC today?

Slack tide in Nags Head, NC is approximately 1:40 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 Nags Head, NC?

Nags Head, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Nags Head, 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 Nags Head, NC?

Tide predictions for Nags Head, 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 Nags Head, NC?

Tide data for Nags Head, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8652226. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8652226.

What is the moon phase in Nags Head, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Nags Head, NC is Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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