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 5h 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 - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:193.67:294.01:190.81:180.86:347:30New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:543.78:034.01:500.61:560.76:347:29New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:293.98:384.02:210.52:330.76:357:27New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:054.09:143.92:540.43:120.76:367:26Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:434.09:533.83:290.43:550.76:377:25Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:244.110:363.74:090.54:420.86:377:23Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:094.211:213.64:530.65:330.96:387:22Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:564.25:410.66:271.06:397:20First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:103.512:484.26:330.77:261.06:407:19First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:063.41:494.27:310.78:301.06:407:17First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:143.42:594.28:370.79:360.86:417:16First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:283.54:074.39:430.610:370.66:427:14Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:363.75:084.510:480.411:360.36:437:13Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:394.06:074.611:520.26:437:11Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:374.37:024.612:330.112:530.06:447:10Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:304.57:524.61:24-0.11:48-0.16:457:08Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:194.68:394.52:10-0.22:38-0.16:467:07Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:064.79:254.32:53-0.23:260.16:477:05Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:534.610:124.03:360.04:170.46:477:04Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:404.410:593.84:210.35:100.76:487:03Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:264.211:453.55:090.76:021.06:497:01Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:124.05:571.06:551.36:507:00Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:333.31:003.86:461.37:521.56:506:58Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:273.21:583.77:391.58:521.66:516:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:363.13:043.68:381.79:461.66:526:55Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:433.14:023.69:351.610:321.56:536:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:353.34:493.710:271.611:151.36:546:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:213.55:333.811:171.411:551.16:546:51Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:033.76:153.912:051.26:556:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:433.96:543.912:340.912:501.06:566:48New Moon30Sat
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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