Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:33 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 1:16 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:502.83:393.09:120.79:541.05:468:13Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:462.74:243.39:550.610:460.85:468:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:362.75:073.510:380.411:380.55:468:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:252.75:513.811:230.35:468:15Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:142.86:364.012:290.212:110.15:458:15Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:032.97:224.21:170.012:59-0.15:458:16New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:503.08:084.32:02-0.31:46-0.25:458:16New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:373.08:564.32:47-0.42:34-0.35:458:17New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:273.19:474.33:34-0.43:24-0.25:458:17Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:213.110:414.14:27-0.44:20-0.15:458:18Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:173.211:354.05:22-0.35:220.05:458:18Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:143.36:17-0.36:260.25:458:19First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:293.71:153.47:11-0.27:330.35:458:19First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:283.42:233.58:07-0.28:440.45:458:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:353.23:303.79:03-0.19:530.35:458:20First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:433.04:273.99:55-0.110:570.35:458:20Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:432.95:204.010:46-0.111:580.25:458:21Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:392.86:104.111:370.05:458:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:342.86:574.112:540.012:290.05:458:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:232.87:414.01:410.01:170.15:458:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:062.98:213.92:210.02:000.25:468:22Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:472.99:003.82:580.02:400.35:468:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:282.99:403.73:350.13:190.55:468:22Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:112.810:203.54:140.24:010.65:468:22Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:542.811:003.44:540.34:470.85:478:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:352.811:393.25:340.45:351.05:478:22Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:162.96:130.56:231.15:478:22Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:183.112:592.96:520.57:151.25:488:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:012.91:473.07:320.58:111.25:488:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:502.72:403.28:160.59:091.05:488:22Third Quarter30Wed
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 4:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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