Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:36 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 38m at 4:32 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:353.611:143.24:27-0.25:13-0.57:124:58Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:263.45:29-0.16:04-0.57:124:59Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:123.312:223.16:340.16:59-0.57:135:00Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:193.41:282.87:450.17:56-0.47:135:01Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:273.52:392.68:550.18:52-0.47:135:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:293.73:432.610:010.09:48-0.47:135:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:263.84:432.611:05-0.110:46-0.47:135:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:213.85:412.612:02-0.27:135:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:123.96:312.712:50-0.37:135:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:573.87:162.812:33-0.51:31-0.47:135:06New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:393.77:582.81:17-0.52:10-0.37:125:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:193.68:402.81:58-0.32:48-0.37:125:08Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:583.49:232.72:38-0.13:27-0.27:125:09Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:363.310:052.73:210.14:05-0.17:125:10Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:143.010:452.74:070.34:430.07:125:11Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:512.811:262.74:540.55:200.17:115:12Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:302.65:420.75:580.27:115:13First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:102.712:142.46:350.86:410.37:115:14First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:022.71:092.27:340.87:290.37:105:15First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:002.82:122.18:340.78:200.37:105:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:563.03:112.19:300.69:120.17:095:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:493.24:062.210:260.310:05-0.17:095:18Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:413.45:002.411:210.111:00-0.47:085:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:323.75:522.612:11-0.37:085:20Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:213.96:412.812:56-0.67:075:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:074.07:293.012:44-0.91:38-0.87:075:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:534.08:183.21:33-1.02:22-1.07:065:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:404.09:093.32:23-1.03:08-1.07:065:24Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:283.810:023.43:17-0.93:56-1.07:055:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:183.510:553.54:16-0.74:46-0.97:045:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:083.211:503.55:16-0.45:36-0.87:035:27Third Quarter31Tue
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 7:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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