Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 11m at 6:31 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:343.36:584.412:42-0.312:40-0.46:097:49New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:253.47:474.61:33-0.61:29-0.66:087:50New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:153.58:364.62:22-0.82:17-0.76:077:50New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:053.59:274.63:11-0.83:07-0.66:067:51Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:593.410:224.44:04-0.74:01-0.56:057:52Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:563.411:194.25:01-0.55:01-0.26:047:53Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:543.36:00-0.36:050.06:037:54Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:163.912:553.37:00-0.17:120.36:027:55First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:173.62:063.38:010.18:250.46:017:55First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:293.33:193.49:010.29:370.56:007:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:393.14:193.59:560.210:410.45:597:57Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:373.05:103.710:450.211:400.45:587:58Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:292.95:573.811:320.25:587:59Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:182.96:403.912:330.312:170.25:578:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:012.97:183.91:180.212:580.25:568:00Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:402.97:543.91:550.11:350.35:558:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:162.98:283.82:280.12:090.35:548:02Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:522.99:033.82:590.12:440.45:548:03Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:302.99:413.73:330.23:200.55:538:03Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:092.810:203.54:100.34:000.75:528:04Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:502.811:003.44:510.44:450.85:528:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:312.811:413.35:330.55:330.95:518:06Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:132.86:160.56:231.05:518:07Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:233.21:002.96:590.57:181.05:508:07Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:113.01:543.17:460.48:180.95:498:08Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:073.02:533.38:360.39:200.75:498:09Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:092.93:503.69:270.110:190.45:488:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:082.94:443.910:19-0.111:180.15:488:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:063.05:384.211:13-0.35:488:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:043.16:334.512:18-0.212:09-0.55:478:11New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:023.37:274.61:15-0.51:05-0.65:478:12New Moon31Thu
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 9:21 pm — 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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