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 5h 32m 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 - May 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:323.76:024.111:48-0.56:107:48Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:303.86:564.412:30-0.612:42-0.76:087:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:243.87:474.51:27-0.81:32-0.86:077:50New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:143.78:344.52:17-0.92:18-0.86:067:51New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:023.69:224.43:06-0.83:04-0.66:057:52New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:523.510:104.23:56-0.63:52-0.36:047:53Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:433.310:593.94:48-0.34:430.06:037:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:333.111:473.65:410.05:370.46:027:54Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:223.06:320.36:310.76:017:55First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:353.41:172.97:250.57:290.96:017:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:293.12:232.88:200.78:331.16:007:57First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:342.93:282.99:130.79:341.15:597:58First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:372.94:193.09:580.710:271.05:587:58Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:282.95:033.210:390.711:160.85:577:59Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:142.95:433.411:200.65:568:00Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:582.96:233.612:040.612:000.45:558:01Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:403.07:003.712:470.412:400.35:558:02Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:203.07:373.91:270.11:190.25:548:02Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:583.18:144.02:040.01:560.15:538:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:363.18:524.02:41-0.22:340.15:538:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:163.19:344.03:21-0.23:150.15:528:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:013.110:204.04:05-0.24:010.25:518:06Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:493.111:083.94:54-0.14:540.35:518:06Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:393.111:593.85:45-0.15:500.35:508:07Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:333.16:380.06:510.45:508:08Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:533.61:343.27:340.07:570.45:498:08Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:563.52:433.48:33-0.19:060.35:498:09Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:053.43:503.69:31-0.210:130.15:488:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:113.44:493.910:26-0.311:17-0.15:488:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:123.45:454.211:21-0.45:478:11Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:103.46:394.312:20-0.312:16-0.55:478:12Waning Crescent31Thu
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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