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 5h 47m 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 - Sep 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:253.13:594.09:350.810:340.96:337:31Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:283.44:574.210:360.611:300.56:347:29Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:273.75:544.411:370.36:357:28Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:254.16:484.612:240.112:370.06:367:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:194.47:404.61:15-0.21:34-0.36:367:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:104.78:304.62:02-0.52:27-0.46:377:23New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:014.99:204.42:48-0.53:20-0.36:387:22Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:534.910:124.23:35-0.44:15-0.16:397:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:474.811:053.94:27-0.25:150.26:397:19Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:414.65:210.16:160.66:407:18Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:003.612:384.46:180.47:190.96:417:16First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:573.41:414.17:180.88:281.16:427:15First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:093.22:554.08:261.09:341.26:437:13First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:283.24:013.99:341.210:311.26:437:12Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:313.34:553.810:351.211:231.26:447:10Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:243.45:423.811:311.26:457:09Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:103.66:253.912:081.112:211.16:467:07Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:503.77:023.912:470.91:041.16:467:06Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:263.97:373.91:190.81:401.06:477:04Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:584.08:093.81:480.72:120.96:487:03Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:304.18:423.82:160.72:440.96:497:01Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:024.19:163.72:460.73:191.06:497:00Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:374.19:523.53:190.83:561.16:506:58Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:144.110:313.43:551.04:391.26:516:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:554.011:133.34:351.15:251.36:526:56Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:384.011:583.25:211.26:141.46:536:54Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:254.06:111.37:071.46:536:53Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:493.21:194.07:061.38:061.36:546:51Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:513.22:244.08:091.29:071.16:556:50Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:023.43:314.19:151.010:050.86:566:48Waning Crescent30Tue
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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