Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 8m at 9:44 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:21 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:353.46:532.612:08-0.11:06-0.17:025:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:093.47:282.712:47-0.21:35-0.27:015:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:423.58:042.81:24-0.32:06-0.37:015:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:163.48:413.02:03-0.32:38-0.47:005:32Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:533.39:223.12:44-0.33:14-0.46:595:33Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:323.210:043.23:30-0.23:53-0.46:585:34Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:133.010:493.34:20-0.14:36-0.46:575:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:582.811:383.35:140.05:22-0.46:565:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:482.66:120.26:15-0.36:555:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:363.312:502.47:180.27:17-0.26:545:38Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:483.42:062.48:290.28:24-0.36:535:39Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:013.53:212.59:380.19:31-0.46:525:40Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:083.74:302.710:45-0.210:39-0.66:515:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:113.85:332.911:46-0.511:43-0.96:505:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:084.06:293.212:37-0.86:495:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:574.07:183.412:40-1.01:22-0.96:485:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:433.98:053.51:30-1.12:03-1.06:475:45New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:273.78:513.62:18-0.92:44-0.96:455:46Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:103.59:363.53:07-0.73:25-0.76:445:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:523.210:203.43:57-0.34:06-0.46:435:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:332.911:023.24:470.04:48-0.16:425:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:142.611:463.15:360.35:300.26:415:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:592.36:290.66:160.46:395:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:382.912:562.27:310.87:100.66:385:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:462.82:112.18:360.98:110.76:375:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:562.83:192.19:360.99:090.66:365:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:532.94:132.310:310.810:040.56:345:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:433.05:022.511:190.510:560.36:335:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 12:32 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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