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 4h 40m 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 - Jun 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:362.711:443.45:420.55:350.85:468:13Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:222.86:260.46:300.85:468:14First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:303.31:133.07:130.47:290.85:468:14First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:213.22:123.28:020.28:330.75:468:15First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:223.13:143.58:540.19:380.45:458:15First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:263.04:113.99:46-0.110:390.25:458:16Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:273.05:064.210:39-0.311:41-0.25:458:16Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:273.16:024.411:34-0.45:458:17Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:273.16:584.612:42-0.412:31-0.65:458:17Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:253.27:524.71:39-0.71:27-0.65:458:18Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:203.38:454.62:31-0.82:21-0.65:458:18Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:153.39:404.43:22-0.73:15-0.55:458:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:123.310:354.24:17-0.54:13-0.25:458:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:103.211:293.95:13-0.35:160.15:458:20Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:063.26:07-0.26:200.35:458:20Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:203.51:023.26:590.07:240.65:458:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:133.22:053.27:490.28:320.85:458:21Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:112.93:073.38:370.39:360.95:458:21Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:132.74:003.49:220.410:320.95:458:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:082.64:443.410:040.511:240.85:458:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:572.55:253.510:450.65:468:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:452.56:063.612:140.711:28 AM0.65:468:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:322.66:473.712:580.512:130.65:468:22Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:152.67:263.71:350.412:570.55:468:22New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:542.78:033.82:080.31:380.55:478:22New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:322.78:403.82:410.22:170.45:478:22New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:102.89:183.73:150.22:560.55:478:22New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:502.89:573.73:530.23:380.55:488:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:332.910:383.64:330.24:250.65:488:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:163.011:213.55:140.25:170.65:498:22Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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