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 5h 40m 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 - Mar 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:163.89:433.93:11-1.13:32-1.06:325:56Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:053.510:343.74:07-0.74:22-0.76:315:57Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:543.211:253.55:04-0.45:14-0.46:305:58Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:452.96:020.06:060.06:285:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:203.212:432.67:050.47:050.26:276:00First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:293.01:572.58:130.68:080.46:266:01First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:413.03:052.59:140.69:070.56:246:02Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:393.04:002.610:090.610:010.46:236:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:293.04:482.710:580.510:520.36:216:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:133.15:322.911:410.311:370.26:206:04Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:533.26:103.012:150.26:196:05Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:283.36:453.212:160.012:450.06:176:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:003.47:173.312:51-0.11:13-0.16:166:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:323.47:513.41:25-0.21:43-0.26:146:08Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:063.38:253.52:00-0.22:16-0.26:136:09Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:413.29:033.52:38-0.22:52-0.16:126:10Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:193.29:443.53:20-0.13:32-0.16:106:11Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:013.110:283.54:070.04:160.06:096:11Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:463.011:163.54:570.15:050.16:076:12Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:362.95:500.26:000.16:066:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:113.512:352.86:510.37:030.16:046:14Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:183.41:472.97:570.28:110.06:036:15Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:313.53:003.19:010.09:17-0.26:026:16Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:383.74:053.310:02-0.210:22-0.56:006:16Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:393.95:063.711:02-0.511:26-0.85:596:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:374.06:024.011:57-0.85:576:18New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:304.16:534.212:23-1.012:46-1.05:566:19New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:194.07:404.31:15-1.11:31-1.05:546:20New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:063.98:284.22:04-1.12:15-0.95:536:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:543.79:164.12:53-0.83:01-0.65:516:21Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:423.510:043.93:45-0.53:50-0.35:506:22Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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