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 3h 54m at 10:36 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:11 pm (4.3 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 - Jul 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:092.97:294.11:270.01:040.15:498:22Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:552.98:114.02:100.01:500.15:498:22Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:372.98:513.92:480.02:310.25:508:22Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:183.09:303.73:250.13:110.45:508:22Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:012.910:103.64:030.23:530.65:518:22Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:432.910:493.44:420.34:380.85:518:22Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:252.911:283.35:210.45:251.05:528:22Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:043.05:590.46:121.15:528:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:063.112:453.06:370.57:021.25:538:21Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:472.91:303.17:160.67:561.25:548:21Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:342.72:223.27:590.68:541.15:548:20Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:302.63:163.48:460.69:501.05:558:20Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:302.64:083.69:360.510:450.85:558:20Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:272.64:593.810:270.411:410.55:568:19Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:222.75:514.011:200.25:578:19Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:182.96:454.312:360.212:170.05:578:18New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:133.07:374.41:27-0.11:12-0.25:588:18New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:053.28:274.52:15-0.32:05-0.45:598:17New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:563.49:174.53:01-0.52:58-0.45:598:17New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:503.610:094.33:50-0.53:53-0.36:008:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:463.711:014.14:41-0.54:54-0.26:018:16Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:403.811:533.85:33-0.55:560.16:028:15Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:353.96:24-0.47:000.36:028:14First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:463.41:353.97:15-0.28:080.56:038:14First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:453.12:413.98:100.09:180.66:048:13First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:562.93:453.99:070.210:230.66:058:12Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:042.84:434.010:040.411:240.66:058:11Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:052.85:374.011:000.56:068:11Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:032.86:293.912:220.611:57 AM0.56:078:10Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:552.97:143.91:120.512:510.56:088:09Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:393.07:543.91:530.41:360.56:088:08Full Moon31Sun
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 1:53 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 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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