Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 27m at 3:55 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:06 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:173.32:054.07:390.78:501.16:347:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:313.13:173.98:450.99:541.26:347:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:463.14:183.89:491.110:491.26:357:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:463.25:103.810:471.111:401.16:367:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:373.35:563.811:411.16:377:24Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:233.56:383.912:261.012:311.16:377:23Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:033.67:143.91:030.91:121.06:387:22Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:383.87:483.91:330.71:470.96:397:20Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:103.98:203.92:020.62:190.96:407:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:424.08:533.82:300.62:530.96:407:17Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:154.09:283.73:010.63:291.06:417:16Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:514.010:053.53:340.74:081.16:427:14Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:294.010:443.44:110.94:521.26:437:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:104.011:263.34:521.05:391.36:447:11Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:534.05:381.16:291.36:447:10Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:123.212:424.06:281.17:251.46:457:08Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:053.21:394.07:251.18:261.36:467:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:103.32:474.18:281.09:281.16:477:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:213.43:534.29:340.810:260.76:477:04Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:273.74:534.410:370.611:220.46:487:02Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:264.15:514.511:400.36:497:01Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:244.56:474.612:170.112:410.06:506:59New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:184.87:394.61:09-0.21:38-0.26:506:58New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:095.08:294.51:57-0.42:30-0.36:516:56New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:595.19:194.32:43-0.43:22-0.26:526:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:505.010:114.13:31-0.24:160.16:536:54Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:434.811:043.84:220.15:140.46:546:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:364.611:573.65:160.56:130.86:546:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:304.36:130.87:141.16:556:49First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:543.41:304.07:131.28:181.36:566:48First Quarter30Mon
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 5% 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 (5% 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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