Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 01m at 12:11 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:384.06:21-0.17:150.66:108:07Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:503.21:364.07:140.08:210.76:108:06Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:533.02:454.08:130.29:310.76:118:05Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:072.93:554.19:170.210:370.66:128:04Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:193.04:594.210:220.211:420.56:138:03Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:263.16:004.211:260.26:138:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:283.36:564.312:420.312:300.16:148:01New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:233.57:444.31:320.11:270.06:158:00New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:113.78:274.22:15-0.12:160.16:167:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:563.89:084.02:53-0.13:010.26:177:58New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:393.89:473.83:300.03:460.46:177:56Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:213.810:263.64:070.14:320.76:187:55Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:023.811:063.34:450.45:190.96:197:54Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:423.711:443.15:230.66:051.16:207:53Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:213.66:020.86:521.36:217:52First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:252.91:053.56:431.17:441.56:217:51First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:112.71:593.57:291.28:431.56:227:49First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:102.63:023.58:231.39:411.56:237:48First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:202.64:013.69:201.310:351.46:247:47Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:212.74:523.710:151.211:251.26:257:46Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:142.95:413.911:091.06:257:44Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:043.16:274.012:130.912:030.86:267:43Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:513.47:104.212:560.612:550.56:277:42Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:353.77:524.21:350.31:430.36:287:40Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:174.08:334.22:120.02:280.26:287:39Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:014.39:164.12:51-0.23:160.26:297:38Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:474.410:033.93:32-0.24:070.26:307:36Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:364.510:523.74:17-0.15:020.46:317:35Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:274.511:433.55:060.06:010.66:327:34Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:204.46:000.27:030.86:327:32Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:383.31:214.36:570.58:111.06:337:31Third Quarter31Thu
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 3:22 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 66% 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 (66% 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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