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 3h 43m 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 - Jun 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:472.84:293.210:000.610:430.85:468:13Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:372.85:113.410:430.511:330.65:468:13Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:242.85:543.611:260.45:468:14Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:112.96:363.912:220.312:120.25:468:15Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:572.97:184.01:080.112:570.05:458:15Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:413.08:014.21:51-0.21:41-0.15:458:16Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:253.18:444.22:32-0.32:25-0.25:458:16Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:103.19:314.23:16-0.43:11-0.25:458:17Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:003.210:214.14:04-0.44:02-0.15:458:17Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:533.211:124.04:56-0.44:590.05:458:18Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:473.35:49-0.35:590.15:458:18Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:053.812:433.36:43-0.37:030.25:458:19Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:013.61:473.47:39-0.38:110.35:458:19Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:053.42:573.68:37-0.29:210.35:458:19Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:143.24:013.89:33-0.210:270.25:458:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:193.14:574.010:27-0.311:300.05:458:20Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:183.15:514.111:21-0.35:458:21Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:153.16:434.212:31-0.112:15-0.25:458:21Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:093.17:304.21:24-0.31:06-0.25:458:21New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:563.18:134.12:09-0.31:52-0.25:458:21New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:403.18:544.02:50-0.32:340.05:468:22New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:243.19:343.83:30-0.23:160.25:468:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:083.010:153.74:110.03:590.45:468:22Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:523.010:563.54:530.14:460.65:468:22Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:353.011:363.35:340.35:340.85:478:22Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:172.96:140.46:221.05:478:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:163.11:012.96:540.57:121.15:478:22First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:592.91:513.07:360.68:071.15:488:22First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:492.82:453.18:210.69:041.05:488:22First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:472.73:383.39:070.69:580.95:488:22First Quarter30Fri
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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