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 4h 28m 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 - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:373.52:163.08:130.28:310.25:496:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:523.43:253.19:160.39:380.25:476:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:543.34:223.210:120.210:390.25:466:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:483.35:123.411:040.211:340.05:456:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:353.45:553.511:490.15:436:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:163.46:333.612:20-0.112:260.05:426:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:533.47:073.712:57-0.112:580.05:406:28New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:263.37:393.71:30-0.11:280.05:396:29New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:003.38:123.72:01-0.11:590.15:386:30New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:353.28:473.62:340.02:320.25:366:31Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:113.19:243.53:100.23:090.45:356:31Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:502.910:033.43:510.43:500.65:336:32Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:302.810:443.34:340.54:350.75:326:33Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:122.811:283.25:190.65:230.85:316:34First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:592.76:080.76:160.85:296:35First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:203.212:572.87:020.77:160.85:286:36First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:213.12:032.97:590.68:180.65:276:36First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:263.23:033.28:540.49:190.35:256:37Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:263.43:593.69:470.110:18-0.15:246:38Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:223.54:533.910:41-0.311:16-0.45:236:39Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:183.75:464.311:33-0.65:226:40Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:113.86:374.512:12-0.812:24-0.85:206:41Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:023.87:274.71:04-1.01:12-1.05:196:41Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:533.88:174.71:54-1.12:01-0.95:186:42Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:453.79:114.52:47-1.02:53-0.75:176:43Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:413.611:064.34:43-0.84:50-0.46:167:44Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:373.45:42-0.55:51-0.16:147:45Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:024.012:363.36:41-0.26:550.26:137:46Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:023.71:423.27:430.18:050.46:127:46Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:113.42:593.28:470.29:180.56:117:47Third Quarter30Thu
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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