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 53m 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 - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:124.15:57-0.36:390.36:108:07First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:223.51:084.16:50-0.17:420.56:108:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:203.32:134.07:480.08:510.56:118:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:293.13:234.18:500.19:580.56:128:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:443.14:284.19:540.211:020.56:138:03Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:523.15:284.210:560.26:148:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:543.36:234.212:030.311:59 AM0.26:148:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:503.47:134.212:580.212:570.16:158:00Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:393.67:574.21:430.01:470.16:167:59Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:233.78:374.12:220.02:300.26:177:58Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:033.89:153.92:580.03:110.46:177:56Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:433.89:533.73:330.13:520.66:187:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:233.710:313.54:090.34:350.86:197:54Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:023.711:103.44:470.55:191.06:207:53Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:413.611:503.25:250.76:051.26:217:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:213.56:060.86:511.36:217:51Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:313.01:053.56:481.07:431.46:227:49Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:182.81:583.57:361.18:401.56:237:48Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:172.82:583.58:291.29:371.46:247:47Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:222.83:563.79:251.110:291.26:257:46Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:212.94:483.810:200.911:200.96:257:44Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:143.25:384.011:140.76:267:43Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:063.46:274.212:100.612:100.56:277:42Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:563.77:154.312:570.31:030.26:287:40New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:434.08:004.41:400.01:530.06:297:39New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:294.38:464.42:22-0.32:41-0.16:297:38New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:174.59:334.33:06-0.43:32-0.16:307:36Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:074.610:234.13:52-0.34:270.06:317:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:004.611:163.94:42-0.25:250.36:327:34Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:544.55:360.06:260.56:327:32First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:103.612:514.46:320.27:300.76:337:31First Quarter31Tue
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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