Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 11:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:13 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:582.910:183.44:030.34:030.55:486:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:372.710:583.24:460.54:450.75:466:25Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:182.611:423.15:310.75:300.95:456:25Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:052.56:210.96:221.05:436:26Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:363.01:052.47:181.07:211.05:426:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:413.02:142.58:170.98:230.95:416:28Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:463.13:142.79:120.79:210.65:396:29Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:423.34:073.010:020.510:180.35:386:30Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:333.44:563.310:510.211:130.05:366:30Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:233.65:443.711:38-0.25:356:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:103.76:314.012:06-0.412:23-0.55:346:32New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:563.87:164.312:54-0.71:05-0.75:326:33New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:413.88:024.41:42-0.91:49-0.85:316:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:293.78:524.42:31-0.82:35-0.75:306:35Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:213.59:454.33:24-0.73:26-0.55:286:35Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:153.310:394.14:22-0.44:23-0.25:276:36Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:103.111:383.95:22-0.25:230.05:266:37First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:133.06:260.16:290.35:246:38First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:463.61:313.07:360.37:440.45:236:39First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:073.42:493.18:430.38:570.45:226:40First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:173.43:503.29:420.310:020.35:216:40Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:163.44:443.410:350.211:020.25:196:41Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:073.35:313.611:230.211:550.15:186:42Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:523.36:123.812:040.15:176:43Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:323.36:493.812:380.012:380.05:166:44Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:073.28:223.91:140.02:090.16:157:45Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:413.28:553.82:470.02:400.26:137:45Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:153.19:293.83:200.13:110.36:127:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:523.010:063.63:550.23:470.56:117:47Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:312.910:443.54:340.34:260.76:107:48Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 2:57 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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