Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:47 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 9:25 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:383.32:533.58:421.39:211.06:255:06Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:323.53:443.59:391.310:050.96:265:05Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:193.64:283.510:311.210:450.96:275:04Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:003.85:093.511:181.111:220.86:285:03Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:383.95:473.511:580.911:550.76:295:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:134.06:233.512:330.86:305:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:454.16:573.412:270.61:060.76:315:01New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:184.27:323.412:590.61:390.66:325:00New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:524.28:073.31:320.62:140.66:334:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:284.18:463.22:070.72:530.76:344:58Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:074.09:283.12:450.83:370.76:354:57Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:504.010:143.13:290.94:240.86:364:57Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:353.911:023.14:201.05:140.86:374:56Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:243.811:563.15:141.06:070.76:384:55First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:193.76:141.07:030.66:394:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:003.31:233.77:200.98:010.46:404:54First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:103.52:303.78:280.78:570.16:414:53Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:123.93:313.89:310.49:51-0.26:424:53Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:104.24:303.810:340.110:45-0.46:434:52Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:054.55:273.911:35-0.311:39-0.76:444:52Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:594.86:223.912:31-0.56:454:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:504.97:143.812:30-0.81:23-0.66:464:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:404.98:053.71:19-0.72:13-0.66:474:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:304.78:583.62:08-0.53:06-0.46:484:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:224.49:533.43:00-0.24:01-0.16:484:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:144.110:483.33:550.14:580.16:494:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:053.811:433.14:540.55:530.46:504:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:563.55:540.86:490.56:514:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:463.012:553.26:581.07:440.66:524:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:563.12:003.08:041.18:330.76:534:48Third Quarter30Sun
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 12:36 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 96% 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 (96% 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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