Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 2:36 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 8:29 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Mar 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:543.06:09-0.26:21-0.46:335:56Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:393.51:022.87:170.07:28-0.26:315:57Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:553.42:232.78:290.18:38-0.26:305:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:093.43:342.89:350.19:44-0.26:295:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:123.54:353.010:370.010:48-0.36:276:00Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:083.55:303.211:33-0.211:45-0.46:266:01Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:573.66:173.312:19-0.36:246:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:393.66:573.412:33-0.512:57-0.46:236:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:173.57:343.51:13-0.51:30-0.46:226:03New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:523.58:093.51:49-0.42:02-0.46:206:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:263.38:443.42:24-0.32:34-0.26:196:05Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:023.29:213.43:00-0.13:09-0.16:186:06Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:393.09:583.33:390.13:460.16:166:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:182.910:373.24:210.34:270.36:156:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:572.711:193.15:050.55:100.56:136:09First Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:402.65:520.75:570.66:126:10First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:063.012:312.56:450.86:510.76:106:10First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:042.91:352.57:440.87:500.66:096:11First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:103.02:402.68:420.78:490.46:086:12Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:103.23:382.99:360.49:470.26:066:13Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:053.44:313.210:280.110:43-0.26:056:14Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:573.65:233.511:19-0.211:39-0.66:036:15Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:483.76:123.812:07-0.66:026:16Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:363.96:594.112:30-0.912:52-0.96:006:16Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:233.97:474.31:19-1.11:37-1.05:596:17Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:103.98:364.42:08-1.12:23-1.05:576:18Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:003.79:294.33:00-1.03:13-0.95:566:19Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:533.510:234.13:56-0.84:08-0.65:556:20Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:473.311:193.94:55-0.55:06-0.35:536:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:453.15:56-0.26:08-0.15:526:21Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:213.712:543.07:030.17:180.25:506:22Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:32 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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