Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 3:55 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:06 am (4.1 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 - Jun 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:153.310:314.14:16-0.54:17-0.25:478:13Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:083.411:233.95:08-0.45:160.05:468:13Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:033.56:01-0.46:170.15:468:14First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:163.71:003.56:54-0.37:210.25:468:15First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:133.52:053.67:50-0.38:300.35:458:15First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:183.23:133.78:48-0.29:390.25:458:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:283.14:153.99:45-0.210:430.15:458:16Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:323.05:114.010:40-0.211:450.05:458:17Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:323.06:054.111:35-0.25:458:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:293.06:554.212:44-0.112:30-0.25:458:18Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:213.17:414.11:34-0.21:20-0.25:458:18Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:063.18:234.12:17-0.32:05-0.15:458:19Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:493.19:033.92:56-0.22:460.15:458:19Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:323.19:433.83:34-0.13:270.35:458:19Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:153.110:233.64:130.04:110.55:458:20Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:583.011:033.44:530.14:570.75:458:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:393.011:423.25:330.25:450.95:458:20Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:203.06:130.36:331.05:458:21Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:223.01:033.06:520.47:231.15:458:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:062.81:523.17:350.58:191.15:458:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:582.72:473.28:210.59:151.05:468:22Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:572.63:403.49:100.510:100.85:468:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:542.64:303.69:590.411:030.65:468:22Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:482.75:193.810:490.211:560.35:468:22Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:422.86:094.011:420.05:478:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:363.06:594.212:490.012:36-0.25:478:22New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:273.27:484.31:37-0.31:28-0.45:478:22New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:173.48:364.42:22-0.62:19-0.55:488:22New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:073.59:254.33:08-0.73:10-0.55:488:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:003.610:174.23:57-0.84:05-0.45:488:22Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 7:00 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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