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 : 5:37 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 11:17 am (3.7 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 - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:454.65:054.011:100.111:20-0.36:245:07Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:404.96:004.012:08-0.26:255:06New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:315.06:524.012:12-0.41:01-0.36:265:05New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:215.07:423.91:01-0.41:50-0.36:275:04New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:104.98:333.81:48-0.32:41-0.16:285:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:014.79:263.62:370.03:340.26:295:02Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:524.410:193.53:310.44:290.56:305:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:434.111:133.34:280.75:240.76:315:00Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:333.85:261.06:180.96:325:00First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:103.212:273.56:281.37:131.06:334:59First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:183.21:303.37:341.48:041.06:344:58First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:253.22:303.28:371.48:491.06:354:57First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:153.43:203.19:291.49:280.96:364:56Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:583.54:053.110:181.210:070.86:374:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:383.74:483.211:041.110:470.76:384:55Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:163.95:303.211:460.811:270.66:394:54Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:534.06:103.212:240.66:404:54Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:304.16:483.212:070.512:590.56:414:53Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:064.27:253.212:450.41:350.46:424:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:434.28:053.21:230.32:130.46:434:52Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:234.28:483.22:030.32:550.46:444:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:074.19:353.22:470.43:420.46:454:51Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:534.010:263.23:370.54:310.46:464:51Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:423.911:193.34:330.65:230.36:474:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:333.75:330.76:160.26:484:50Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:173.412:323.66:370.77:130.16:494:50Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:253.61:383.47:460.68:100.06:504:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:333.82:463.48:530.49:06-0.26:514:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:334.13:483.49:570.210:02-0.36:524:49Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:304.34:473.411:00-0.110:58-0.56:524:48Waning Crescent30Sun
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 2:27 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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