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 4h 41m 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 - Apr 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:243.74:543.810:46-0.411:14-0.75:486:23Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:213.95:494.211:40-0.75:476:24Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:154.06:414.412:12-1.012:31-1.05:466:25Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:064.07:314.61:05-1.21:19-1.15:446:26Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:563.98:214.61:56-1.22:06-1.05:436:27Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:483.89:144.42:48-1.02:57-0.85:416:27Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:413.610:074.23:43-0.73:51-0.55:406:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:343.311:013.94:41-0.44:49-0.15:396:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:293.111:583.55:390.05:490.25:376:30Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:323.06:410.36:560.55:366:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:063.31:492.97:460.58:080.65:346:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:203.12:572.98:460.69:120.75:336:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:213.13:503.19:370.610:080.65:326:33Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:113.14:363.210:230.611:000.55:306:34Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:563.15:183.411:040.511:440.45:296:35Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:373.15:553.511:410.45:286:36Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:143.26:283.612:210.212:150.25:266:37New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:493.27:013.712:530.112:470.25:256:37New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:223.27:333.81:240.01:190.25:246:38New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:563.18:073.81:570.01:520.25:236:39New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:323.18:433.72:320.12:280.35:216:40Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:103.09:233.73:110.23:090.45:206:41Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:523.010:063.63:550.33:540.55:196:42Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:362.910:523.54:420.34:450.55:186:42Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:243.011:433.55:310.45:390.65:166:43First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:193.06:250.46:400.55:156:44First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:413.42:253.28:230.38:470.46:147:45First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:493.43:333.49:220.19:530.26:137:46Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:563.44:343.810:19-0.210:56-0.16:127:47Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:573.55:324.111:15-0.411:58-0.56:117:48Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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