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 4h 44m 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 - Nov 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:504.010:173.23:321.14:251.16:245:07Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:333.911:033.24:201.25:131.16:255:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:203.811:553.25:131.26:041.06:265:05Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:133.86:111.26:590.96:275:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:573.41:163.77:151.17:560.76:285:03Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:053.62:213.88:210.98:510.46:295:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:063.93:223.89:230.69:450.16:305:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:034.34:213.910:250.210:39-0.26:315:00Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:594.65:184.011:25-0.111:33-0.56:325:00New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:534.96:144.012:22-0.46:334:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:455.17:064.012:26-0.61:14-0.56:344:58New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:365.17:583.91:16-0.62:05-0.56:354:57New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:274.98:523.82:06-0.52:58-0.36:364:56Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:214.79:493.62:59-0.23:55-0.16:374:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:154.410:453.53:570.24:530.26:384:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:084.011:433.44:580.55:500.46:394:54First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:033.76:010.86:470.66:404:54First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:493.31:053.47:091.17:440.76:414:53First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:013.32:113.28:171.28:350.86:424:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:003.43:073.19:161.29:190.76:434:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:473.53:543.110:081.19:590.76:444:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:293.64:383.110:571.010:390.66:454:51Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:083.75:203.111:400.811:180.56:464:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:453.86:003.112:170.66:474:50Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:203.96:373.112:510.56:484:50Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:554.07:133.112:330.31:230.46:494:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:294.07:503.11:090.31:570.36:504:49Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:054.08:293.11:450.32:340.36:514:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:443.99:113.12:250.43:150.36:524:49Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:263.89:563.13:090.54:000.46:534:48Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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