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 2h 44m 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:552.93:442.89:320.99:461.16:097:49First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:572.94:343.010:170.810:380.96:087:50Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:462.95:173.110:590.711:280.86:077:50Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:313.05:583.411:390.66:067:51Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:143.06:373.612:150.512:190.46:057:52Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:543.17:133.812:580.312:570.26:047:53Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:323.17:493.91:370.11:330.16:037:54Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:093.28:264.02:14-0.12:100.06:027:55Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:483.29:054.12:52-0.22:480.06:017:55Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:293.19:484.03:34-0.23:290.16:007:56Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:143.110:354.04:20-0.14:170.25:597:57Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:033.111:253.95:10-0.15:100.35:587:58Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:553.16:030.06:080.35:587:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:173.812:513.16:590.17:100.45:578:00Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:153.61:573.27:580.18:190.45:568:00Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:233.53:103.48:590.09:290.35:558:01Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:343.44:153.69:57-0.110:360.15:548:02Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:373.45:133.910:52-0.311:40-0.25:548:03Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:363.56:084.211:46-0.45:538:03Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:333.56:594.312:41-0.412:39-0.55:528:04New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:253.57:464.41:34-0.61:28-0.55:528:05New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:133.48:314.42:22-0.62:13-0.45:518:06New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:593.39:154.23:06-0.52:56-0.35:518:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:463.29:594.03:51-0.33:400.05:508:07Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:333.110:443.74:38-0.14:280.35:498:08Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:203.011:283.55:260.15:180.65:498:09Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:062.96:120.46:090.95:488:09Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:113.312:532.86:570.57:011.05:488:10First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:573.11:482.87:430.67:571.15:488:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:492.92:502.98:310.78:561.15:478:11First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:502.83:443.09:170.79:521.05:478:12First Quarter31Wed
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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