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 1h 29m 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 - Sep 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:153.23:574.39:250.610:370.86:347:30Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:273.35:014.410:300.511:400.66:357:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:313.56:014.511:350.46:357:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:323.86:574.512:380.312:380.26:367:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:254.07:464.51:280.11:340.16:377:24New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:134.28:304.42:120.02:230.16:387:23New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:574.39:134.22:520.03:090.36:387:21New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:414.39:554.03:310.23:550.56:397:20Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:254.210:373.74:100.44:440.86:407:18Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:084.111:183.54:510.75:321.16:417:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:494.05:321.06:211.36:417:15Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:003.212:323.86:151.27:111.56:427:14First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:443.01:193.77:001.58:061.76:437:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:382.92:193.67:511.69:061.76:447:11First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:482.83:233.68:491.710:011.66:457:09First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:552.94:193.79:461.610:501.56:457:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:483.15:083.810:391.511:361.36:467:06Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:353.35:544.011:311.36:477:05Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:203.56:374.112:191.012:221.06:487:03Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:013.87:184.212:590.71:090.86:487:02Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:414.17:574.21:360.51:530.56:497:00Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:214.38:374.22:130.32:360.46:506:59Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:024.59:204.12:510.23:210.46:516:58Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:474.610:064.03:320.24:110.56:526:56Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:354.610:563.84:170.35:060.66:526:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:264.611:483.65:070.46:040.86:536:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:204.56:020.67:050.96:546:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:453.41:214.37:020.88:131.06:556:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:543.32:354.28:090.99:241.06:556:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:153.43:504.29:200.910:270.96:566:47Waning Crescent30Wed
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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