Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 52m at 7:10 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:423.02:472.58:590.69:020.17:124:59Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:323.33:412.69:540.49:51-0.17:124:59Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:213.54:342.710:490.110:42-0.47:135:00Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:113.85:272.811:42-0.311:35-0.77:135:01Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:004.06:183.012:31-0.67:135:02New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:484.27:083.112:25-0.91:18-0.97:135:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:354.37:573.21:14-1.12:04-1.07:135:04New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:244.38:503.32:04-1.12:54-1.17:135:04Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:164.19:453.32:58-1.03:46-1.07:135:05Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:083.910:413.33:56-0.84:40-0.97:135:06Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:013.611:383.34:58-0.55:34-0.87:125:07First Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:563.36:02-0.36:29-0.77:125:08First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:433.312:593.07:12-0.17:28-0.57:125:09First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:553.32:112.78:250.08:27-0.57:125:10First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:023.43:182.69:310.09:24-0.47:125:11Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:013.54:172.610:340.010:19-0.47:115:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:543.55:122.611:32-0.111:13-0.47:115:13Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:433.66:012.712:21-0.27:115:14Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:263.66:432.812:02-0.41:01-0.37:105:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:043.67:222.812:43-0.41:35-0.47:105:16Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:393.57:592.81:20-0.42:07-0.37:095:17Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:133.48:362.81:55-0.32:39-0.37:095:18Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:483.39:152.82:32-0.23:14-0.27:085:19Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:243.29:542.83:110.03:50-0.17:085:20Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:013.010:332.73:540.24:280.07:075:21Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:382.911:132.74:390.45:070.07:075:22Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:182.711:572.85:270.55:480.17:065:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:022.56:180.66:340.17:055:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:492.812:572.47:160.67:260.17:055:25Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:492.92:002.48:180.58:210.07:045:26Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:503.23:032.49:170.29:17-0.37:035:28Waning Crescent31Wed
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 10:27 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 2% 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 (2% 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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