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 5h 34m 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 - May 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:573.66:284.412:11-0.66:107:48Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:553.77:224.612:58-0.81:05-0.86:087:49Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:483.78:124.71:52-1.01:56-0.96:077:50Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:393.79:024.62:42-1.02:45-0.86:067:51Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:313.69:534.43:33-0.93:35-0.66:057:52Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:243.510:464.24:26-0.64:29-0.26:047:53Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:173.311:373.85:21-0.35:270.16:037:53Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:103.26:150.06:260.46:027:54Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:283.51:063.17:080.37:270.76:017:55Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:233.22:113.08:030.58:340.96:017:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:273.03:183.08:570.69:380.96:007:57Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:312.94:113.19:450.610:320.95:597:58Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:242.84:563.310:270.611:220.85:587:58Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:102.85:373.411:080.65:577:59Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:552.96:163.612:090.611:49 AM0.55:568:00Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:382.96:543.712:510.412:300.45:558:01Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:173.07:303.81:270.21:090.35:558:02New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:543.08:053.92:010.11:470.25:548:02New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:313.08:413.92:350.02:240.25:538:03New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:093.09:203.93:110.03:030.25:538:04New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:503.010:013.83:510.03:460.35:528:05Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:343.110:463.84:350.04:340.35:518:06Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:213.111:333.75:230.05:280.45:518:06Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:103.26:120.06:240.45:508:07First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:233.61:053.37:030.07:250.45:508:08First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:183.42:073.47:58-0.18:310.35:498:08First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:233.33:143.78:55-0.29:380.25:498:09First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:313.34:163.99:52-0.310:42-0.15:488:10Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:353.35:144.210:49-0.411:45-0.35:488:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:363.36:114.411:46-0.55:478:11Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:363.47:054.512:46-0.512:43-0.65:478:12Full Moon31Sat
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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