Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 5:37 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:023.06:140.06:190.26:497:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:303.512:552.87:110.47:180.56:477:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:283.22:022.78:130.68:250.76:467:25Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:403.03:192.79:150.89:330.86:447:26Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:482.94:192.810:090.810:310.86:437:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:413.05:073.010:550.711:230.76:427:27Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:273.05:503.111:370.66:407:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:103.16:293.312:110.512:160.56:397:29Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:493.17:053.512:520.312:510.36:377:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:253.27:383.61:280.21:250.26:367:31New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:593.28:113.82:010.01:580.16:357:31New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:333.28:453.82:35-0.12:310.06:337:32New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:083.19:223.83:10-0.13:070.16:327:33New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:473.110:023.83:490.03:460.16:317:34Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:293.010:473.84:330.14:310.26:297:35Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:143.011:343.75:210.25:220.36:287:36Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:033.06:130.36:180.46:277:36First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:253.612:583.07:080.37:190.46:257:37First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:243.52:043.18:070.38:260.36:247:38First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:323.43:173.39:090.19:350.26:237:39First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:423.54:223.610:08-0.110:41-0.16:217:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:463.55:214.011:04-0.311:45-0.46:207:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:453.66:174.312:00-0.56:197:42Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:433.67:094.512:45-0.612:53-0.76:187:42Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:353.77:594.61:40-0.81:43-0.76:177:43Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:243.68:464.52:29-0.92:29-0.76:157:44Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:123.59:344.33:16-0.73:15-0.56:147:45Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:013.410:224.14:05-0.54:04-0.26:137:46Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:513.211:113.84:56-0.24:560.26:127:47Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:403.111:583.55:470.15:510.56:117:47Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 8:31 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 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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