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 5h 06m 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 - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:383.59:004.52:43-0.82:40-0.75:498:22New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:333.69:534.33:33-0.83:36-0.65:498:22Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:293.710:454.04:25-0.74:36-0.35:508:22Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:243.711:353.75:17-0.65:380.05:508:22Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:173.76:07-0.46:390.35:518:22First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:243.31:113.66:55-0.17:410.65:518:22First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:153.02:103.67:440.18:470.85:528:21First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:152.73:123.58:350.49:480.95:538:21First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:222.64:063.59:250.510:440.95:538:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:202.54:543.510:130.711:370.85:548:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:132.55:403.611:020.75:548:20Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:032.66:253.612:270.711:51 AM0.75:558:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:492.77:063.71:090.612:380.65:568:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:302.87:433.81:430.41:210.55:568:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:082.98:183.82:140.31:590.55:578:19Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:443.08:523.82:450.22:360.55:588:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:203.19:283.73:170.13:150.55:588:18Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:583.210:053.63:510.13:570.65:598:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:383.310:443.44:280.14:440.76:008:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:193.511:263.35:080.15:340.76:008:16Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:023.65:500.16:270.86:018:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:103.212:503.76:350.17:240.86:028:15Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:003.01:453.87:250.18:270.76:038:14Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:012.92:503.98:230.19:330.66:038:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:112.93:564.19:250.110:370.46:048:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:203.04:594.310:27-0.111:410.26:058:12Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:263.16:014.411:31-0.26:068:11Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:313.47:004.512:43-0.112:36-0.46:068:10New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:303.67:534.51:37-0.41:35-0.56:078:09New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:233.88:434.52:25-0.62:29-0.56:088:09New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:154.09:324.23:11-0.63:22-0.36:098:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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