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 4h 32m 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 - Nov 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:533.84:063.510:091.110:200.86:255:06Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:403.94:523.411:041.011:010.76:265:05Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:224.15:343.411:510.911:390.76:275:04Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:594.26:123.312:300.86:285:03New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:344.26:473.312:130.71:040.76:295:02New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:074.27:213.312:460.71:350.76:305:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:404.27:563.21:180.72:070.86:315:01New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:154.18:343.11:510.82:430.86:325:00Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:534.09:143.02:271.03:231.06:334:59Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:343.89:572.93:081.14:071.06:344:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:163.710:412.93:541.24:531.16:354:57Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:593.611:282.94:441.35:401.16:364:57First Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:453.55:391.46:281.06:374:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:233.012:393.56:391.37:200.86:384:55First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:253.31:413.47:441.28:120.56:394:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:283.62:423.48:470.99:020.36:404:54Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:234.03:393.59:480.69:530.06:414:53Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:164.34:353.510:470.210:46-0.36:424:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:104.65:323.611:46-0.111:40-0.56:434:52Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:034.96:273.612:40-0.46:444:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:565.07:203.612:32-0.61:32-0.56:454:51Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:484.98:133.61:23-0.62:24-0.46:464:51Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:424.79:103.52:16-0.53:19-0.36:464:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:384.510:093.43:13-0.24:18-0.16:474:50Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:344.211:093.34:150.15:170.16:484:50Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:293.85:200.46:140.36:494:49Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:113.312:273.56:280.77:120.46:504:49Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:223.31:343.27:410.98:060.56:514:49Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:293.42:383.08:480.98:540.56:524:49Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:233.53:312.99:460.99:370.56:534:48Waning Crescent30Thu
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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