Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:26 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 27m at 2:07 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:013.810:353.33:49-0.54:32-0.77:124:58Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:513.511:303.44:51-0.35:22-0.77:124:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:443.25:54-0.16:15-0.67:135:00First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:303.412:432.97:030.17:10-0.57:135:01First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:403.51:542.68:160.28:09-0.47:135:02First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:483.53:032.59:240.29:07-0.37:135:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:493.64:062.510:290.110:05-0.37:135:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:463.65:052.511:290.011:03-0.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:393.75:582.612:21-0.17:135:05Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:263.76:432.71:03-0.27:135:06Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:063.67:242.812:43-0.41:40-0.37:125:07Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:433.68:042.81:23-0.32:14-0.37:125:08Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:183.48:432.82:00-0.22:47-0.27:125:09Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:533.39:232.82:380.03:21-0.27:125:10Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:293.110:022.83:190.23:56-0.17:125:11Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:052.910:402.84:030.34:320.07:115:12Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:412.711:192.84:480.55:080.17:115:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:202.55:360.65:470.27:115:14Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:022.812:042.36:280.76:310.37:105:15Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:542.812:582.27:270.77:220.37:105:16Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:552.92:032.18:280.68:180.27:095:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:553.13:062.29:270.59:140.07:095:18Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:513.34:052.310:250.210:11-0.37:085:19Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:473.65:032.511:22-0.111:10-0.67:085:20Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:403.85:582.812:14-0.57:075:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:304.06:503.112:06-0.91:00-0.87:075:22New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:184.17:393.312:58-1.11:44-1.17:065:23New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:054.18:303.51:48-1.22:28-1.27:055:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:533.99:223.62:41-1.13:15-1.27:055:25Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:423.610:153.73:38-0.94:04-1.17:045:26Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:323.311:083.64:38-0.64:55-0.97:035:27Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 5:16 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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