Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 5:39 am (3.2 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 - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:123.21:583.97:390.18:370.76:108:07Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:153.13:034.08:370.19:430.66:108:06Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:253.04:074.29:370.110:470.46:118:05Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:323.15:094.410:380.011:510.26:128:04Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:373.26:104.511:41-0.16:138:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:403.47:084.612:52-0.112:44-0.26:138:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:373.68:014.61:46-0.31:41-0.36:148:01New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:293.88:504.52:33-0.42:34-0.36:158:00New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:203.99:384.33:19-0.43:25-0.16:167:59Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:113.910:254.04:05-0.24:190.16:177:58Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:003.911:113.74:510.05:140.56:177:57Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:473.811:543.45:370.26:080.86:187:55Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:333.76:200.57:021.06:197:54First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:383.11:213.67:030.87:591.26:207:53First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:262.92:173.57:491.09:001.46:217:52First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:282.73:173.58:391.29:561.46:217:51First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:352.74:113.69:311.210:471.36:227:49Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:332.74:593.610:211.211:371.26:237:48Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:242.85:463.811:121.26:247:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:123.06:303.912:241.012:021.06:257:46Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:553.17:114.01:040.812:500.86:257:44Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:353.37:494.11:390.61:330.76:267:43Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:123.58:264.12:130.42:130.56:277:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:503.79:044.12:470.32:540.56:287:41Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:303.89:444.03:230.23:390.56:287:39Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:134.010:273.94:020.24:280.66:297:38Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:594.111:133.74:460.25:210.76:307:37Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:464.25:320.36:170.86:317:35Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:023.512:374.26:220.47:170.96:327:34Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:553.31:364.27:170.58:230.96:327:32Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:003.22:464.28:190.69:320.96:337:31Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:40 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 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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