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 1h 13m 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 - Jul 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:503.410:593.74:44-0.34:560.25:498:22Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:393.511:473.65:31-0.35:530.25:508:22Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:293.76:20-0.36:520.35:508:22First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:383.41:253.87:11-0.37:550.35:518:22First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:353.22:303.98:06-0.39:020.35:518:22First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:433.03:364.09:05-0.210:080.25:528:22Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:523.04:374.110:05-0.211:110.15:528:21Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:583.05:364.211:05-0.35:538:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:013.16:344.312:14-0.112:06-0.35:538:21Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:013.37:264.31:12-0.31:05-0.35:548:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:543.48:144.32:01-0.41:57-0.35:548:20Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:423.58:594.12:45-0.52:45-0.25:558:20Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:293.59:423.93:27-0.43:320.05:568:19Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:153.510:253.74:09-0.34:200.35:568:19Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:003.411:073.54:51-0.15:100.65:578:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:433.411:473.25:320.15:590.85:588:18Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:243.36:120.36:481.05:588:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:273.01:083.36:510.57:391.15:598:17Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:122.81:583.37:340.68:351.26:008:16Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:052.62:553.38:220.89:311.26:018:16Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:082.63:493.49:120.810:231.16:018:15Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:062.64:383.510:020.711:130.96:028:15Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:592.75:263.710:520.66:038:14Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:502.86:133.812:040.711:44 AM0.56:038:13Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:403.06:584.012:500.412:360.36:048:12New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:263.27:414.11:320.11:250.16:058:12New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:093.48:244.22:11-0.12:11-0.16:068:11New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:543.69:074.22:51-0.32:58-0.16:068:10New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:403.89:534.13:33-0.43:47-0.16:078:09Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:294.010:413.94:18-0.44:420.06:088:08Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:204.011:313.75:07-0.45:390.26:098:08Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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