Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 47m at 4:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:35 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:123.43:543.49:370.110:120.26:097:49Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:193.44:543.610:340.011:160.16:087:49Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:173.45:473.811:270.06:077:50Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:113.46:363.912:160.012:18-0.16:067:51Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:593.37:204.01:08-0.21:03-0.16:057:52New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:423.37:584.01:52-0.21:43-0.16:047:53New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:223.38:354.02:30-0.22:200.06:037:54New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:003.29:113.93:06-0.12:550.16:027:54New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:393.19:483.73:420.03:320.36:017:55Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:193.010:273.64:200.24:120.56:007:56Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:012.911:083.45:010.34:560.76:007:57Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:422.911:493.35:430.55:430.95:597:58Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:252.86:270.66:321.05:587:59First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:323.11:122.87:120.77:241.15:577:59First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:203.02:082.98:010.78:221.05:568:00First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:172.93:083.08:510.69:210.95:558:01First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:182.94:013.39:410.510:170.65:558:02Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:143.04:503.610:290.311:120.35:548:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:073.15:393.911:190.05:538:03Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:003.26:294.212:070.012:10-0.25:538:04Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:533.47:194.41:00-0.41:01-0.55:528:05Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:433.58:074.61:50-0.71:50-0.65:518:06Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:333.58:574.62:38-0.92:39-0.75:518:06Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:253.59:494.53:28-0.93:30-0.65:508:07Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:213.510:444.34:22-0.84:27-0.45:508:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:183.511:394.15:19-0.65:29-0.25:498:09Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:163.56:16-0.56:330.05:498:09Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:363.81:183.47:14-0.37:410.25:488:10Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:383.52:303.58:13-0.28:540.35:488:11Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:493.33:383.69:12-0.110:020.35:478:11Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:563.14:363.710:060.011:030.35:478:12Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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