Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 10:02 pm (3.7 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 - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:214.17:324.01:100.71:310.86:576:46New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:574.38:094.01:460.52:110.66:586:45New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:354.48:483.92:210.42:520.56:586:43New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:154.59:303.92:590.43:350.66:596:42Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:584.510:163.83:400.44:230.67:006:41Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:464.511:053.74:270.65:160.77:016:39Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:374.411:583.65:200.76:120.87:026:38Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:314.36:170.87:120.97:026:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:563.51:324.27:190.98:160.97:036:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:063.52:444.28:280.99:210.87:046:34First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:243.73:544.29:380.810:210.67:056:32Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:313.94:554.210:430.711:170.47:066:31Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:304.25:524.311:470.57:076:30Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:244.46:454.312:110.212:460.37:086:28Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:144.67:334.21:000.11:380.27:086:27Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:594.78:184.11:450.02:240.27:096:26Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:424.79:014.02:260.13:080.37:106:24Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:244.69:443.83:050.33:520.57:116:23Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:064.410:293.63:460.54:390.87:126:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:504.211:143.44:300.95:261.07:136:20Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:334.05:171.26:141.27:146:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:003.312:163.86:051.47:031.47:156:18Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:483.11:043.66:561.67:551.57:166:17Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:463.12:013.57:521.78:491.57:176:16Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:553.13:043.48:521.79:381.47:176:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:533.33:593.59:481.610:211.27:186:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:393.54:463.510:391.411:031.07:196:12Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:223.75:313.611:301.111:450.77:206:11Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:044.05:163.711:190.811:280.56:215:10Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:464.25:593.812:050.56:225:09New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:274.56:423.812:100.312:490.36:235:08New Moon31Tue
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 1:13 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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