Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 10:48 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 4:09 pm (3.5 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:443.13:242.69:290.89:280.86:487:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:543.04:252.710:250.810:260.86:467:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:493.05:152.811:150.711:190.76:457:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:373.15:593.012:000.66:447:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:193.26:393.212:080.512:380.56:427:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:573.27:153.412:510.31:100.36:417:28Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:323.37:483.51:270.11:400.16:397:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:053.38:213.62:020.02:110.16:387:29Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:383.38:553.72:36-0.12:420.06:377:30Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:123.29:313.83:13-0.13:160.16:357:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:503.110:103.83:520.03:540.16:347:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:313.110:543.74:360.14:370.26:337:33Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:163.011:403.75:250.25:260.36:317:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:042.96:170.36:200.46:307:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:323.612:582.97:130.37:200.46:297:35Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:323.52:052.98:150.38:280.46:277:36Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:433.53:203.19:190.29:380.26:267:37Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:543.64:273.410:200.010:44-0.16:257:38Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:573.75:283.711:18-0.311:49-0.46:237:39Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:573.86:254.012:13-0.56:227:39Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:523.97:174.312:50-0.71:05-0.76:217:40New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:443.98:054.41:44-0.91:52-0.86:207:41New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:323.88:524.52:34-0.92:37-0.76:187:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:193.69:384.33:22-0.83:21-0.56:177:43Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:073.410:264.14:11-0.54:08-0.26:167:44Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:563.211:133.85:03-0.24:580.16:157:44Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:453.05:550.15:500.56:147:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:003.512:342.96:470.46:440.86:127:46First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:493.31:302.87:410.77:421.06:117:47First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:463.02:402.78:390.88:461.16:107:48First Quarter30Sun
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 7:28 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 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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