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 5h 20m 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 - Dec 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:093.64:182.810:390.810:190.56:544:48Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:513.75:032.811:280.711:000.56:554:48Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:313.85:452.812:090.66:564:48Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:083.86:242.812:440.56:574:48New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:443.87:002.812:180.41:160.46:584:48New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:183.87:362.812:540.41:470.36:584:48New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:533.88:122.81:290.42:220.36:594:48New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:303.78:522.82:050.42:590.37:004:48Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:093.79:342.82:450.53:400.47:014:48Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:493.610:182.83:300.64:220.37:024:48Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:303.411:032.94:210.75:060.37:024:48Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:143.311:523.15:150.85:500.27:034:49First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:033.16:130.86:390.17:044:49First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:493.31:013.07:170.77:32-0.17:044:49First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:533.52:072.98:230.58:28-0.37:054:49Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:553.83:112.99:260.29:23-0.57:064:50Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:534.14:123.010:29-0.110:21-0.67:064:50Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:514.35:133.111:31-0.411:20-0.87:074:50Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:494.56:123.212:28-0.67:084:51Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:444.57:073.312:17-1.01:20-0.87:084:51Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:364.58:013.31:11-1.02:10-0.87:094:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:274.38:563.32:04-0.93:01-0.77:094:52Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:194.19:513.32:59-0.63:54-0.67:104:53Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:103.710:463.23:58-0.34:46-0.47:104:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:583.411:393.24:580.05:36-0.27:104:54Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:463.05:590.46:240.07:114:55Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:373.112:392.77:040.67:140.17:114:55Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:413.11:432.48:110.78:030.37:114:56Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:413.12:462.39:100.88:510.47:124:57Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:313.23:402.310:050.79:360.47:124:57Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:173.24:302.310:560.67:124:58Waning 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 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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