Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 9:33 pm (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 - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:413.32:493.38:491.69:071.26:245:07Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:303.43:363.39:401.59:461.16:255:06Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:113.64:203.310:271.310:240.96:265:05Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:503.85:023.411:131.111:040.86:275:04Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:284.05:423.411:540.911:430.66:285:03Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:054.16:213.412:320.76:295:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:404.26:583.412:200.51:080.66:305:01Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:174.37:363.412:580.41:440.56:315:00Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:554.38:163.41:360.42:240.56:324:59Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:364.39:013.32:160.43:080.56:334:59Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:214.29:503.33:020.53:570.56:344:58Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:104.110:413.33:540.64:490.56:354:57Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:004.011:373.44:520.75:430.56:364:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:553.95:530.86:390.46:374:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:403.512:583.76:590.87:380.36:384:55Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:513.72:073.68:090.78:360.16:394:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:574.03:123.69:150.59:31-0.16:404:54Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:554.24:113.610:180.210:26-0.26:414:53Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:514.55:093.611:200.011:20-0.46:424:52Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:444.76:043.712:16-0.26:434:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:344.76:543.612:12-0.41:05-0.36:444:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:214.77:413.61:00-0.41:52-0.36:454:51New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:074.58:293.51:46-0.22:37-0.16:464:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:534.39:183.32:310.03:250.16:474:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:394.010:073.23:200.34:140.36:484:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:243.710:553.14:120.75:020.56:494:49Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:083.511:443.05:041.05:480.76:504:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:533.25:581.26:340.86:514:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:393.012:443.06:561.37:210.86:524:49First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:423.01:442.97:571.38:070.86:534:48First Quarter30Sat
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 12:44 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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