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 : 10:49 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 4:06 pm (4.2 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 - Aug 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:552.54:273.69:490.911:091.16:098:07Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:512.65:183.810:410.86:108:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:442.76:093.912:030.811:36 AM0.76:118:06Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:362.96:584.112:530.612:310.46:118:05New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:253.17:444.31:360.31:220.26:128:04New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:113.48:284.32:170.02:110.06:138:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:573.69:134.32:58-0.23:00-0.16:148:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:463.810:004.23:40-0.33:520.06:148:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:374.010:494.04:26-0.34:490.16:157:59Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:284.111:383.75:14-0.35:490.36:167:58Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:204.26:03-0.16:500.56:177:57First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:303.41:164.26:540.17:550.76:187:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:283.12:224.17:510.39:060.86:187:55First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:402.93:324.18:530.410:130.86:197:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:562.94:374.19:570.511:180.76:207:53Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:023.05:374.111:000.66:217:52Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:043.16:324.112:180.712:040.56:227:50Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:583.37:204.11:100.51:010.56:227:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:443.48:014.11:530.41:490.56:237:48Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:253.58:384.02:280.32:300.56:247:47Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:043.69:143.93:010.33:080.76:257:45Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:413.79:493.73:320.43:470.86:267:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:193.710:263.54:050.54:291.06:267:43Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:563.711:033.34:390.75:121.26:277:42Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:333.711:413.15:150.95:571.46:287:40Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:113.65:531.06:441.56:297:39Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:212.912:533.66:341.27:351.66:297:38Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:072.81:443.67:201.38:341.66:307:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:052.72:463.68:151.49:341.56:317:35Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:142.73:483.79:141.310:301.46:327:33Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:162.84:453.910:121.111:251.16:337:32Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:27 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 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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