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 48m 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:443.22:344.18:010.79:241.06:347:30Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:053.13:504.19:120.710:291.06:357:28Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:203.24:544.110:200.711:290.86:357:27Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:233.45:514.211:250.76:367:25Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:193.76:424.212:240.612:270.66:377:24Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:093.97:254.11:100.51:190.56:387:22New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:514.18:044.01:490.42:040.56:387:21New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:304.28:403.92:220.32:430.66:397:20New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:074.29:153.82:540.43:210.76:407:18Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:434.29:523.63:250.63:590.96:417:17Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:214.110:303.43:590.84:411.16:427:15Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:594.011:103.24:361.05:251.36:427:14Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:393.811:513.15:171.36:101.56:437:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:213.76:011.56:591.76:447:11First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:352.91:103.66:481.67:551.86:457:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:282.82:093.67:431.78:551.76:457:08First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:362.83:153.78:441.69:501.66:467:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:433.04:123.89:441.510:391.36:477:05Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:393.35:024.010:411.211:261.06:487:03Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:293.65:504.111:370.96:487:02Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:184.06:374.212:120.612:320.66:497:00Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:044.37:234.312:560.31:230.36:506:59Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:504.78:084.31:380.02:110.16:516:57Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:354.98:554.22:20-0.13:000.16:526:56Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:235.09:444.03:04-0.13:510.26:526:54Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:144.910:373.83:510.04:480.46:536:53Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:094.811:323.64:450.25:480.76:546:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:054.65:430.56:520.96:556:50Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:313.41:084.36:460.88:011.16:566:49Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:403.32:244.17:551.09:121.16:566:47Third Quarter30Sat
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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