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 5h 36m 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 - Jul 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:143.49:394.53:19-0.73:17-0.55:498:22Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:123.510:334.24:12-0.74:16-0.45:498:22Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:093.611:273.95:06-0.65:20-0.15:508:22Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:053.65:59-0.46:240.25:508:22Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:183.61:013.66:48-0.27:300.45:518:22Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:103.22:023.67:380.08:380.65:518:22Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:112.93:053.68:280.29:430.75:528:21Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:172.64:013.69:190.410:420.85:538:21Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:162.54:513.610:070.511:380.75:538:21Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:102.55:383.610:550.65:548:21Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:022.66:233.612:300.711:45 AM0.75:548:20Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:492.67:053.71:140.612:340.65:558:20New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:312.77:433.71:510.51:170.65:568:20New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:102.88:183.72:230.41:560.65:568:19New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:462.98:533.72:530.32:330.65:578:19New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:242.99:283.73:240.33:110.65:588:18Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:023.010:043.63:580.33:520.75:588:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:413.110:413.44:330.34:370.85:598:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:193.211:193.35:100.35:250.96:008:17Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:593.45:480.36:160.96:008:16First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:003.112:433.56:280.37:100.96:018:15First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:463.01:343.77:130.38:090.96:028:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:402.82:343.88:050.39:130.76:028:14First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:472.73:374.09:040.210:170.66:038:13Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:552.84:394.210:050.111:200.36:048:13Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:012.95:414.411:070.06:058:12Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:073.16:424.512:240.112:12-0.26:058:11Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:093.37:394.61:21-0.21:15-0.46:068:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:063.68:314.62:12-0.52:12-0.56:078:10Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:593.89:214.53:00-0.63:06-0.46:088:09Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:533.910:124.23:48-0.64:03-0.26:098:08Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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