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 5h 31m 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 - Oct 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:033.32:403.88:201.49:211.46:576:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:203.33:453.79:271.510:131.46:586:45First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:203.44:363.710:241.510:591.36:586:43Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:083.55:213.711:161.411:401.26:596:42Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:513.76:023.712:041.37:006:41Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:293.86:413.712:171.112:461.27:016:39Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:054.07:173.812:510.91:231.07:026:38Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:384.17:513.81:230.81:560.97:036:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:104.28:253.71:550.72:300.97:036:35Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:444.39:003.62:270.73:050.97:046:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:204.39:383.53:020.83:440.97:056:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:594.310:203.43:400.84:281.07:066:31Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:424.211:053.44:231.05:161.17:076:29Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:294.211:543.35:121.06:081.17:086:28Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:184.16:071.17:021.17:096:27Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:493.41:154.07:061.18:021.07:096:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:533.42:214.08:121.19:030.87:106:24Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:063.73:294.09:200.910:000.67:116:23Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:114.04:324.110:250.710:550.37:126:22Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:104.35:304.211:280.411:500.07:136:20Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:064.76:274.212:300.17:146:19New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:004.97:204.212:43-0.21:26-0.17:156:18New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:505.18:104.21:33-0.32:17-0.27:166:17New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:385.18:594.02:20-0.33:06-0.17:176:16New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:274.99:493.93:06-0.13:570.17:186:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:174.710:423.73:550.24:510.47:196:13Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:084.410:343.53:480.64:460.76:195:12Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:584.111:273.34:440.95:411.06:205:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:493.85:421.26:361.16:215:10First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:263.212:463.66:431.57:331.26:225:09First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:383.21:523.47:491.68:241.26:235:08First Quarter31Thu
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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