Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 51m at 4:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:35 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:293.06:463.712:470.712:200.76:098:07Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:113.17:233.81:250.61:030.66:108:06New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:493.27:583.81:560.41:420.66:118:05New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:253.38:323.82:250.32:180.56:128:04New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:003.49:063.82:550.32:550.56:128:03New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:363.49:413.73:280.33:350.66:138:02Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:143.510:203.64:030.34:180.76:148:01Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:543.611:003.54:420.35:050.86:158:00Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:363.711:423.45:240.45:540.86:167:59Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:203.86:080.46:470.96:167:58First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:293.31:113.86:560.47:450.96:177:57First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:233.22:113.97:510.48:480.86:187:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:293.13:174.18:520.39:520.66:197:55Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:393.24:214.39:550.210:540.36:197:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:453.45:224.410:570.011:550.06:207:52Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:493.66:224.612:00-0.26:217:51Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:503.97:184.712:53-0.31:02-0.46:227:50Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:464.18:104.71:46-0.51:58-0.56:237:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:384.38:594.62:33-0.62:51-0.46:237:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:294.49:494.43:20-0.63:44-0.26:247:46Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:214.310:394.14:08-0.44:410.16:257:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:124.311:283.84:58-0.15:380.46:267:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:024.15:470.26:360.76:277:42Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:173.512:533.96:360.57:351.06:277:41Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:083.21:503.77:270.88:391.26:287:40Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:103.02:553.68:221.19:391.36:297:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:212.93:553.69:191.210:331.36:307:37Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:203.04:453.610:111.211:211.36:307:36Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:113.15:313.711:011.26:317:34Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:573.26:133.812:071.111:50 AM1.16:327:33Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:403.46:533.912:460.912:361.06:337:32Waning Crescent31Thu
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 91% 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 (91% 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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