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 4h 04m 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 - Jul 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:512.81:353.17:180.58:041.15:498:22Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:402.72:283.28:020.69:011.15:498:22Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:372.63:233.38:510.69:550.95:508:22Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:372.54:143.59:410.510:480.75:508:22Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:322.65:043.710:320.411:420.55:518:22Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:262.75:543.911:250.25:518:22Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:202.96:454.112:350.212:200.05:528:22New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:133.17:334.31:23-0.11:13-0.25:528:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:023.38:214.42:08-0.42:04-0.45:538:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:513.59:084.32:52-0.62:54-0.55:538:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:423.79:584.23:38-0.73:47-0.45:548:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:363.810:494.04:28-0.74:45-0.25:558:20Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:303.911:413.75:19-0.65:46-0.15:558:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:244.06:10-0.56:480.15:568:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:333.41:223.97:03-0.47:540.35:578:19First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:323.22:283.97:59-0.29:040.45:578:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:423.03:363.98:590.010:100.45:588:18Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:542.94:364.09:590.111:130.45:598:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:572.95:334.010:580.25:598:17Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:572.96:254.012:120.311:56 AM0.26:008:16Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:513.07:124.01:040.212:520.26:018:16Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:373.27:533.91:470.11:380.26:018:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:183.38:303.92:230.12:180.36:028:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:563.39:053.82:560.12:560.46:038:14Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:343.39:413.63:280.13:330.66:048:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:133.410:183.54:020.24:140.76:048:12Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:513.410:553.34:370.34:580.96:058:11Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:283.411:333.15:140.45:431.06:068:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:073.45:530.56:291.16:078:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:133.012:483.46:330.67:191.26:078:09Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:562.81:363.47:170.78:141.26:088:08Third Quarter31Thu
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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