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 4h 54m at 9:25 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:253.010:453.44:270.24:290.46:487:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:032.811:253.45:100.45:100.56:477:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:442.75:550.55:550.66:457:25Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:083.312:282.66:440.66:450.76:447:26Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:573.31:222.67:400.77:430.76:437:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:583.32:292.78:410.68:490.66:417:28Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:083.43:392.99:420.49:550.36:407:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:143.54:423.210:400.210:580.06:387:29Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:133.75:403.611:36-0.26:377:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:103.96:364.012:00-0.412:30-0.56:367:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:044.07:284.312:59-0.81:20-0.86:347:32New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:554.08:184.51:53-1.12:07-1.06:337:33New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:453.99:074.62:44-1.12:53-1.06:327:33New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:353.89:584.53:36-1.03:41-0.86:307:34Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:283.610:514.34:31-0.84:33-0.56:297:35Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:223.311:454.05:30-0.45:29-0.26:287:36Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:163.16:29-0.16:280.26:267:37First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:413.71:172.97:310.37:320.56:257:38First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:463.42:332.88:390.58:440.76:247:38First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:053.23:462.99:420.69:530.76:227:39First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:113.14:433.010:360.610:530.76:217:40Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:043.15:313.111:240.611:470.66:207:41Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:513.16:143.312:070.56:197:42Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:323.16:513.512:340.512:430.46:177:43Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:093.17:263.61:140.31:150.36:167:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:433.27:583.71:470.21:440.26:157:44Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:153.18:293.82:190.12:140.26:147:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:483.19:023.82:510.12:450.36:137:46Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:233.09:383.73:260.13:190.46:127:47Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:012.910:163.74:040.23:570.56:107:48Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 12:47 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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