Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 10:18 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:344.010:093.53:20-0.94:06-0.97:124:58Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:263.711:043.44:21-0.54:59-0.77:124:59Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:163.35:22-0.25:50-0.57:135:00Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:003.312:082.96:250.16:43-0.37:135:01Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:033.21:102.67:340.47:38-0.17:135:01Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:113.22:192.48:400.58:330.17:135:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:103.23:202.49:390.59:230.17:135:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:013.24:122.410:340.510:120.17:135:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:483.35:012.411:250.311:000.17:135:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:313.35:462.512:080.27:135:06Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:103.46:252.612:420.07:135:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:463.57:012.712:23-0.11:12-0.17:125:08New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:193.57:362.712:59-0.21:42-0.27:125:09New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:523.58:112.81:34-0.22:13-0.37:125:10New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:263.48:482.82:10-0.12:47-0.37:125:11Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:023.39:272.92:500.03:23-0.37:125:12Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:403.110:083.03:330.14:02-0.37:115:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:193.010:513.04:210.24:44-0.37:115:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:022.911:383.15:130.25:29-0.37:105:15First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:512.76:080.36:19-0.37:105:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:343.212:492.67:110.37:17-0.47:105:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:403.31:592.58:180.28:19-0.57:095:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:483.53:092.69:23-0.19:21-0.77:095:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:523.74:142.810:28-0.310:24-0.97:085:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:543.95:183.011:30-0.711:27-1.27:085:21Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:524.16:173.312:26-1.07:075:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:464.27:103.512:26-1.41:15-1.37:065:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:354.28:013.61:19-1.42:01-1.37:065:24Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:244.08:533.62:11-1.32:48-1.37:055:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:123.79:443.63:04-1.13:36-1.17:045:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:003.410:343.53:59-0.74:24-0.87:045:27Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 1:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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