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 2h 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 - Jan 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:243.23:362.59:490.69:390.07:124:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:123.44:272.610:420.310:29-0.27:124:59Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:593.65:182.711:330.011:20-0.47:135:00Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:463.86:072.912:19-0.47:135:01Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:324.06:533.112:10-0.71:03-0.67:135:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:164.17:403.212:58-0.91:45-0.87:135:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:014.18:293.31:45-1.02:30-1.07:135:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:494.09:203.42:34-0.93:18-1.07:135:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:393.810:143.43:29-0.84:09-1.07:135:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:293.611:083.54:28-0.65:01-0.97:135:06Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:213.35:29-0.35:55-0.87:125:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:063.412:183.06:33-0.16:52-0.67:125:08Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:143.41:272.87:440.07:54-0.57:125:09Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:263.52:412.78:540.08:55-0.57:125:10Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:313.53:472.710:00-0.19:55-0.57:125:11Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:293.64:472.711:02-0.210:54-0.57:115:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:233.75:422.811:57-0.311:49-0.67:115:13Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:113.76:302.912:42-0.47:115:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:533.77:113.012:36-0.61:21-0.57:105:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:313.67:503.01:16-0.51:55-0.57:105:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:073.58:283.01:53-0.42:28-0.57:095:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:423.49:062.92:30-0.33:03-0.47:095:18Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:193.29:452.93:09-0.13:39-0.37:085:19Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:563.010:242.93:520.14:17-0.17:085:20Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:332.811:032.84:360.34:550.07:075:21Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:122.611:462.85:220.55:360.17:075:22First Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:562.56:110.66:210.27:065:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:352.812:482.37:070.77:120.27:055:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:352.81:502.38:080.68:070.17:055:25First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:363.02:532.39:060.59:02-0.17:045:26Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:333.23:512.510:030.29:58-0.37:035:28Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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