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 : 3:57 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 9:54 am (3.4 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 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:073.47:243.212:57-0.21:27-0.26:315:57Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:393.47:573.21:29-0.21:54-0.26:305:58Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:103.38:313.22:02-0.22:23-0.26:295:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:433.29:063.22:36-0.12:56-0.16:276:00Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:193.19:433.23:150.03:310.06:266:01Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:552.910:213.23:570.24:100.26:256:02Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:342.811:013.14:410.34:510.36:236:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:152.711:473.15:290.55:360.46:226:03Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:042.66:210.56:280.46:206:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:433.11:042.57:210.57:290.36:196:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:503.22:142.68:240.48:320.16:186:06Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:563.43:192.89:250.29:34-0.26:166:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:573.64:203.110:24-0.210:36-0.56:156:08Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:563.95:193.511:21-0.511:37-0.96:136:09Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:514.16:143.812:13-0.96:126:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:434.27:054.112:33-1.21:01-1.26:116:10New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:324.27:554.21:25-1.31:47-1.36:096:11New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:224.18:464.32:16-1.32:35-1.26:086:12Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:133.89:394.23:10-1.13:25-1.06:066:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:053.610:324.04:08-0.84:18-0.66:056:14Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:583.311:263.75:07-0.45:14-0.36:036:15First Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:533.06:080.06:120.16:026:15First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:273.51:012.87:160.37:180.36:006:16First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:433.22:202.78:250.58:280.55:596:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:563.23:252.89:260.59:300.55:586:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:543.14:182.910:200.510:280.45:566:19Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:453.25:063.011:090.411:190.35:556:20Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:293.25:473.211:500.35:536:20Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:073.36:233.312:020.212:230.25:526:21Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:403.36:563.512:370.112:520.15:506:22Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:123.37:283.51:090.01:190.05:496:23Full Moon31Mon
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 12:55 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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