Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 1:44 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 7:39 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:523.95:184.311:030.611:420.46:576:46Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:504.16:144.412:060.56:586:44Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:444.47:054.412:350.21:040.36:596:43Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:324.67:514.31:220.11:530.26:596:42Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:164.68:344.22:040.12:380.37:006:40Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:584.69:164.02:430.23:210.47:016:39Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:394.59:593.83:220.44:060.77:026:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:214.310:423.64:020.74:520.97:036:36Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:044.111:263.44:451.05:391.27:046:35Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:463.95:311.36:271.47:046:33Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:113.312:303.86:181.57:171.57:056:32Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:003.11:203.67:091.78:121.67:066:30Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:003.12:203.58:051.89:071.67:076:29Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:103.13:233.59:051.79:551.47:086:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:063.34:153.610:001.610:391.37:096:26Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:523.55:023.710:511.411:211.07:106:25Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:363.85:473.811:421.17:116:24Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:184.06:313.912:040.812:310.87:116:23Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:004.37:144.012:460.51:180.57:126:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:414.57:574.01:270.32:020.37:136:20New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:234.78:404.02:080.12:460.27:146:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:074.89:273.92:500.13:330.27:156:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:554.810:173.83:360.14:250.37:166:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:474.711:113.74:270.35:210.47:176:15Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:414.55:240.56:200.57:186:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:083.612:384.36:260.77:210.67:196:13First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:113.51:434.17:320.88:270.67:206:12First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:283.62:584.08:450.99:300.67:216:11First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:433.74:054.09:550.810:270.57:226:10Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:453.94:043.910:000.710:200.36:235:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:394.24:573.911:010.511:110.26:245:07Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 10:41 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 0% 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 (0% 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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