Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 11:25 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:523.311:313.64:59-0.65:18-0.97:035:28Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:452.96:02-0.36:13-0.67:025:29Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:333.412:472.67:100.07:14-0.37:015:30Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:463.32:042.48:210.28:19-0.17:005:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:563.23:152.49:270.39:21-0.16:595:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:563.24:142.410:270.310:200.06:585:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:493.25:072.511:220.211:15-0.16:575:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:363.35:532.712:070.06:575:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:163.36:322.812:01-0.212:42-0.16:565:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:503.37:072.912:39-0.21:12-0.36:555:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:223.37:393.01:12-0.31:39-0.36:545:39New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:543.38:123.01:44-0.32:07-0.36:535:40New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:263.28:463.12:18-0.22:38-0.36:515:41Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:003.19:223.12:54-0.13:12-0.26:505:42Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:362.910:003.13:350.13:49-0.16:495:43Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:132.810:393.14:180.24:290.06:485:44Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:532.611:233.15:050.35:120.06:475:45First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:382.55:560.46:010.16:465:46First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:143.112:332.46:540.56:580.16:455:47First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:173.11:412.47:580.48:01-0.16:445:48First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:263.32:512.69:020.29:05-0.36:425:49Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:313.53:552.910:02-0.110:07-0.66:415:50Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:313.75:573.212:02-0.57:406:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:293.96:543.512:10-0.912:56-0.97:396:52Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:224.17:473.91:09-1.21:46-1.27:376:53Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:124.18:384.12:03-1.42:32-1.47:366:54Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:014.09:284.12:54-1.43:18-1.47:356:54Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:503.810:204.13:47-1.34:06-1.27:346:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 2:36 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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