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 3h 52m 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 - Mar 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:553.23:202.79:260.29:32-0.26:325:56Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:553.54:203.010:23-0.110:32-0.56:315:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:513.75:173.411:19-0.511:31-0.96:305:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:463.96:113.712:10-0.96:285:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:374.07:014.012:27-1.212:57-1.26:276:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:254.17:514.21:18-1.41:43-1.36:266:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:144.08:424.22:09-1.42:30-1.36:246:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:053.89:354.23:03-1.23:21-1.16:236:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:573.510:294.04:00-0.94:14-0.86:216:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:503.311:243.84:59-0.55:10-0.56:206:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:453.06:00-0.26:10-0.26:196:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:263.512:522.87:070.27:170.16:176:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:423.32:142.78:180.38:280.26:166:07Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:553.23:232.79:210.49:330.36:146:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:553.24:192.910:180.410:320.26:136:09Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:473.25:083.011:090.311:250.16:116:10Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:323.25:503.211:510.26:106:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:113.36:273.312:090.012:250.06:096:12New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:453.36:593.412:44-0.112:540.06:076:12New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:173.37:313.51:16-0.11:22-0.16:066:13New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:493.38:033.51:46-0.11:52-0.16:046:14New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:223.28:363.52:190.02:240.06:036:15Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:573.19:123.42:550.12:590.16:016:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:343.09:513.43:340.23:380.36:006:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:132.910:323.34:170.44:210.45:596:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:542.811:173.35:040.55:080.55:576:18First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:412.75:540.66:010.55:566:19First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:083.312:392.76:510.67:010.55:546:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:113.31:472.87:520.58:060.35:536:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:203.42:553.18:520.29:100.05:516:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:243.53:563.49:50-0.110:13-0.35:506:22Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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