Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 3:27 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:004.110:183.53:411.04:221.26:576:47Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:394.010:593.34:201.15:061.36:576:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:194.011:413.25:021.35:521.46:586:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:023.95:491.46:411.56:596:42Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:263.212:503.86:391.47:341.57:006:41Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:203.21:473.87:361.48:321.37:016:39Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:243.32:513.98:391.39:291.17:026:38Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:313.53:534.09:421.110:230.87:026:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:303.94:504.210:420.811:160.47:036:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:264.25:464.311:420.47:046:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:204.66:414.412:080.112:410.17:056:32New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:134.97:334.41:00-0.21:36-0.27:066:31New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:035.18:244.41:48-0.42:28-0.37:076:30New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:545.29:154.32:36-0.43:19-0.27:076:28Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:465.110:094.13:25-0.34:150.07:086:27Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:414.911:063.94:190.05:140.27:096:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:374.65:180.46:150.57:106:25Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:043.712:344.36:190.77:180.87:116:23First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:063.51:384.07:251.08:241.07:126:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:223.42:513.88:381.29:251.07:136:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:363.53:553.79:461.310:181.07:146:19Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:333.64:473.710:451.311:041.07:156:18Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:213.75:333.611:381.211:460.97:166:17Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:043.96:153.612:271.17:166:16Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:424.06:543.612:250.81:071.07:176:15Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:164.16:293.612:590.812:420.96:185:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:494.27:033.612:310.71:130.86:195:12Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:214.27:383.51:030.71:440.86:205:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:544.28:133.41:350.72:180.86:215:10Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:304.18:523.32:100.82:560.96:225:09Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:084.19:333.22:480.93:391.06:235:08Waning 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 6:30 pm — 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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