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 53m 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 - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:492.72:333.58:080.79:131.16:098:07Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:522.73:333.79:030.710:101.06:108:06Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:552.84:303.910:000.511:060.76:118:05Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:533.05:244.110:570.36:118:05Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:513.26:194.312:020.411:56 AM0.16:128:04Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:483.57:114.512:550.012:54-0.26:138:03New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:413.88:014.51:43-0.41:48-0.46:148:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:314.18:504.52:28-0.62:40-0.56:158:00New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:224.39:394.33:14-0.73:34-0.46:157:59Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:164.410:314.14:02-0.74:32-0.26:167:58Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:104.411:243.84:53-0.55:320.06:177:57Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:044.35:46-0.36:340.36:187:56First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:173.51:014.26:410.07:390.66:187:55First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:153.32:074.17:390.38:490.86:197:54First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:263.13:194.08:430.59:560.86:207:53First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:433.04:223.99:470.610:560.96:217:51Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:473.05:183.910:470.711:530.86:227:50Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:443.26:083.911:460.76:227:49Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:343.36:523.912:420.712:390.76:237:48Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:173.47:313.91:230.61:230.76:247:47Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:553.68:053.91:550.52:000.76:257:45Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:293.78:383.82:240.42:340.76:267:44Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:023.79:113.72:530.43:080.86:267:43Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:373.79:463.63:230.53:450.96:277:41Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:123.810:223.53:560.64:251.06:287:40Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:503.711:003.34:320.75:081.26:297:39Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:283.711:403.25:120.95:541.36:297:37Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:093.75:541.06:431.46:307:36Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:233.012:563.76:401.07:371.46:317:35Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:133.01:523.87:331.18:371.36:327:33Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:163.02:563.98:331.09:371.26:337:32Third Quarter31Sun
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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