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 4h 39m 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 - Apr 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:543.74:213.510:19-0.210:40-0.55:486:23Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:543.95:203.811:16-0.611:41-0.85:476:24Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:514.06:154.112:09-0.95:466:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:434.17:054.412:38-1.112:57-1.05:446:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:324.17:544.41:29-1.21:43-1.15:436:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:223.98:444.42:20-1.12:29-0.95:416:27Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:123.79:354.23:13-0.83:19-0.65:406:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:033.410:264.04:08-0.54:11-0.25:396:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:543.211:173.75:05-0.15:050.15:376:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:472.96:020.26:020.55:366:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:133.412:512.87:050.57:060.75:346:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:223.12:072.78:090.78:140.85:336:32First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:353.03:102.89:060.89:150.85:326:33First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:323.04:012.99:550.710:090.85:306:34Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:213.04:453.110:400.610:580.65:296:35Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:043.15:263.311:190.511:420.45:286:36Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:443.26:023.511:540.45:266:37Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:203.26:363.612:190.212:250.25:256:37Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:533.27:093.712:530.112:560.15:246:38Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:273.27:423.81:270.01:280.15:236:39Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:013.28:183.82:02-0.12:020.15:216:40Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:383.18:563.82:410.02:400.25:206:41Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:193.09:393.83:230.13:220.35:196:42Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:033.010:243.74:100.24:100.45:186:42Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:503.011:143.65:000.35:030.55:166:43Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:422.95:540.36:020.55:156:44Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:103.612:443.06:530.37:080.55:146:45Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:163.51:563.27:550.28:170.35:136:46Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:273.54:043.49:550.010:230.06:127:47Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:323.65:053.810:52-0.211:27-0.26:117:48Waning Crescent30Mon
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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