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 21m at 5:04 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:223.010:323.74:210.04:190.35:468:13Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:073.111:173.65:070.05:110.45:468:14Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:553.25:540.06:070.45:468:14Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:043.512:463.36:42-0.17:050.55:468:15First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:563.41:443.57:34-0.18:090.45:458:15First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:563.22:493.78:30-0.29:160.35:458:16First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:033.23:523.99:27-0.310:200.05:458:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:093.24:514.210:24-0.411:23-0.25:458:17Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:123.25:494.411:22-0.55:458:17Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:143.36:464.512:25-0.412:21-0.65:458:18Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:133.47:394.51:23-0.61:18-0.65:458:18Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:073.48:294.52:14-0.82:10-0.65:458:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:583.49:184.33:02-0.73:00-0.55:458:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:503.410:074.13:50-0.63:52-0.25:458:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:423.410:553.84:40-0.44:470.15:458:20Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:323.311:413.55:29-0.25:430.45:458:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:203.26:150.06:380.75:458:21Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:253.21:093.26:580.27:340.95:458:21Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:112.92:033.17:420.48:341.05:458:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:052.73:013.28:270.59:311.05:458:21Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:062.63:523.39:130.610:231.05:468:22Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:022.64:373.49:580.611:110.85:468:22Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:522.65:203.510:430.65:468:22Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:412.66:043.612:000.611:30 AM0.55:468:22Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:292.76:463.812:450.412:180.45:478:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:132.87:273.91:250.21:040.25:478:22New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:543.08:063.92:020.01:470.15:478:22New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:353.18:464.02:38-0.12:300.05:488:22New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:173.29:283.93:17-0.23:140.05:488:22Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:023.310:123.93:58-0.34:030.15:498:22Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 8:10 am — 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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