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 : in 36m at 3:57 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:293.210:513.64:38-0.14:400.15:496:23Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:173.011:393.35:300.25:310.45:476:24First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:082.86:250.56:250.75:466:25First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:343.11:132.77:250.87:260.95:446:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:442.92:262.78:250.98:290.95:436:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:512.93:232.89:170.89:240.85:416:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:443.04:102.910:030.710:150.75:406:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:303.14:543.110:460.611:030.55:396:29Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:133.15:343.311:250.411:470.35:376:30Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:523.26:113.512:010.25:366:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:293.36:463.712:260.012:350.15:356:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:043.37:213.81:02-0.11:09-0.15:336:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:393.37:573.91:39-0.21:44-0.15:326:33Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:173.38:373.92:19-0.22:22-0.15:306:34Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:593.29:213.93:02-0.23:050.05:296:35Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:443.210:083.93:49-0.13:540.15:286:36Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:333.110:583.84:410.04:470.25:276:36Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:253.111:543.75:360.15:450.35:256:37Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:253.16:350.26:500.35:246:38Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:593.61:383.17:380.18:000.25:236:39Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:123.52:503.48:410.09:080.15:216:40Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:203.63:533.69:40-0.210:14-0.25:206:41Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:213.74:513.910:37-0.311:17-0.45:196:42Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:193.75:454.211:31-0.55:186:42Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:123.76:354.312:14-0.612:21-0.65:176:43New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:003.77:204.41:04-0.81:06-0.65:156:44New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:463.68:044.31:50-0.71:49-0.55:146:45New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:323.58:484.12:35-0.52:32-0.35:136:46Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:183.310:333.94:22-0.34:170.16:127:47Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:043.211:183.65:100.05:060.46:117:47Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 6:59 pm — 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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