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 2h 45m 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 - Dec 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:324.67:543.51:12-0.62:01-0.56:544:48New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:214.68:463.52:01-0.62:52-0.56:554:48Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:144.59:423.52:53-0.43:47-0.56:554:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:084.310:403.53:52-0.24:44-0.46:564:48Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:034.011:403.44:550.05:41-0.36:574:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:013.76:000.26:40-0.26:584:48First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:483.41:073.47:110.47:41-0.16:594:48First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:033.52:193.38:240.48:39-0.17:004:48First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:083.73:223.29:300.39:32-0.17:004:48Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:033.84:183.110:310.310:24-0.17:014:48Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:543.95:103.111:280.111:13-0.27:024:48Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:413.95:583.112:170.07:034:48Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:234.06:403.112:58-0.17:034:49Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:003.97:193.112:39-0.11:33-0.17:044:49Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:363.97:563.01:15-0.12:070.07:054:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:113.88:353.01:510.02:410.07:054:50Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:473.69:162.92:280.23:180.17:064:50Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:253.59:572.83:080.43:580.27:074:50Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:043.310:392.83:530.64:390.37:074:51Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:433.211:212.84:400.75:200.37:084:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:243.05:290.86:020.47:084:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:072.812:102.96:210.96:490.37:094:52Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:012.91:052.77:190.87:390.27:094:53Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:003.12:062.78:190.78:300.07:104:53Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:563.33:052.89:170.49:22-0.27:104:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:493.64:012.910:140.110:15-0.57:114:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:413.94:583.011:11-0.311:10-0.77:114:55Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:354.25:533.212:06-0.67:114:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:264.46:473.312:04-1.012:56-0.97:124:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:164.47:393.412:56-1.21:45-1.17:124:57New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:074.48:343.41:47-1.22:35-1.27:124:58Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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