Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 11:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:103.47:262.712:48-0.21:34-0.27:025:29New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:433.58:012.71:23-0.22:05-0.37:015:30New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:173.48:372.81:59-0.22:38-0.37:015:31Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:533.39:162.92:38-0.23:14-0.37:005:32Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:303.29:563.03:21-0.13:52-0.36:595:33Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:103.110:393.14:090.04:33-0.36:585:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:522.911:253.15:000.15:17-0.36:575:35First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:392.75:550.26:05-0.36:565:36First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:183.212:352.66:570.27:02-0.36:555:37First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:233.31:452.58:050.28:04-0.36:545:38First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:333.52:572.59:120.09:08-0.56:535:39Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:403.74:042.710:19-0.210:12-0.76:525:40Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:443.95:092.911:23-0.511:17-0.96:515:41Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:454.06:093.212:20-0.86:505:42Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:394.17:023.412:17-1.21:09-1.06:495:43Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:284.17:523.51:10-1.31:54-1.16:485:44Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:164.08:413.62:01-1.22:39-1.16:475:45Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:033.89:313.62:52-1.03:25-0.96:455:46Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:493.510:193.53:46-0.74:11-0.76:445:47Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:333.111:063.44:40-0.34:56-0.46:435:48Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:172.811:543.25:340.15:41-0.16:425:49Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:042.56:300.46:290.26:415:50Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:503.01:022.37:330.67:230.56:395:51Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:582.92:172.28:370.88:220.66:385:52Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:022.93:212.29:350.89:180.66:375:53Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:563.04:152.310:290.710:110.56:365:54Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:453.15:042.511:190.511:020.36:345:55Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:303.25:472.611:590.311:470.16:335:56Waning Crescent28Sun
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 2:46 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 13% 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 (13% 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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