Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 36m at 2:41 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:39 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:263.65:554.011:42-0.46:097:49Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:223.76:484.412:22-0.512:35-0.76:087:50New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:163.87:404.61:18-0.81:26-0.96:077:50New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:083.88:304.72:11-1.02:14-1.06:067:51New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:593.89:214.73:02-1.13:03-0.96:057:52New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:533.610:154.53:55-0.93:55-0.66:047:53Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:483.511:104.24:53-0.74:52-0.36:037:54Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:453.35:52-0.45:530.06:027:55Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:063.912:433.26:51-0.16:570.36:017:55First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:043.61:513.17:540.28:060.66:007:56First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:143.33:053.18:560.49:180.75:597:57First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:263.14:073.29:520.410:210.75:587:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:253.04:583.310:410.511:170.65:587:59Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:153.05:433.411:250.45:578:00Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:003.06:233.612:090.512:060.45:568:00Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:413.07:003.712:540.412:430.45:558:01Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:193.07:343.81:310.31:170.35:548:02Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:543.08:073.82:030.11:490.35:548:03Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:283.08:403.82:340.12:220.35:538:04Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:042.99:163.83:070.12:570.45:528:04Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:412.99:533.73:430.13:340.55:528:05Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:212.810:343.64:230.24:160.65:518:06Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:032.811:163.55:070.35:030.75:518:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:462.85:530.35:540.85:508:07Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:013.512:342.96:400.36:490.85:498:08Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:513.41:293.07:310.37:500.75:498:09Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:483.32:323.28:260.18:550.55:488:09Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:533.33:363.59:210.09:590.25:488:10Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:573.34:343.910:15-0.311:01-0.15:488:11Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:573.45:304.211:10-0.55:478:12Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:563.46:264.512:04-0.412:05-0.75:478:12Waning 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 5:40 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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