Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 16m at 9:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:073.49:343.12:57-0.43:30-0.57:035:28Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:473.210:163.03:43-0.14:09-0.37:025:29Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:252.910:562.94:310.14:46-0.17:015:30Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:022.611:362.95:170.45:240.17:005:31First Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:432.46:060.66:040.27:005:32First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:222.812:312.27:010.86:500.46:595:33First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:182.71:332.08:020.87:430.56:585:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:232.82:412.09:020.88:380.56:575:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:212.93:402.19:590.79:320.36:565:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:143.14:332.210:540.510:260.16:555:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:043.35:232.411:420.211:19-0.26:545:38Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:503.56:082.712:23-0.16:535:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:323.66:512.912:08-0.41:00-0.46:525:41Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:113.77:323.112:54-0.71:36-0.66:515:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:513.78:163.31:38-0.82:14-0.86:505:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:333.79:013.52:24-0.82:54-0.96:495:44Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:183.59:503.63:15-0.73:38-0.86:475:45Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:043.210:393.74:09-0.54:25-0.76:465:46Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:533.011:323.65:07-0.35:15-0.66:455:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:462.76:08-0.16:10-0.46:445:47Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:333.512:502.57:160.27:14-0.26:435:48Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:483.42:112.48:310.28:24-0.16:425:49Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:053.43:282.59:410.29:33-0.16:405:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:123.54:352.610:470.110:41-0.36:395:51Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:123.65:332.811:45-0.111:43-0.46:385:52Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:043.66:233.012:32-0.36:375:53New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:483.77:063.212:34-0.51:10-0.46:355:54New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:263.67:453.31:17-0.61:44-0.56:345:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:023.58:223.41:56-0.52:16-0.56:335:56New Moon29Thu
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 12:48 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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