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 5h 48m 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 - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:033.79:194.23:05-0.33:05-0.16:098:07New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:503.710:034.03:48-0.23:530.26:108:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:383.610:463.74:320.04:440.56:118:05Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:233.611:283.55:150.25:350.76:128:04Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:063.55:560.46:241.06:138:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:083.212:493.56:360.67:141.26:138:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:503.01:373.47:170.88:091.36:148:01First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:402.82:333.48:031.09:061.36:158:00First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:412.73:293.48:531.110:001.36:167:59First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:442.74:203.69:431.110:511.26:177:58Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:392.75:083.710:331.011:411.06:177:57Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:302.95:553.811:240.96:187:56Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:193.06:414.012:290.812:150.76:197:54Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:043.27:234.21:110.51:040.56:207:53Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:473.48:044.21:500.21:490.36:217:52Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:283.68:454.32:290.02:330.26:217:51Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:123.89:284.23:08-0.13:190.26:227:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:584.010:144.13:50-0.14:100.26:237:48Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:464.111:033.94:36-0.15:050.46:247:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:364.211:523.75:240.06:030.56:247:46Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:294.26:150.17:030.66:257:45Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:463.51:274.27:090.28:090.76:267:43Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:483.32:364.28:090.49:190.76:277:42Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:023.23:464.29:130.410:250.76:287:41Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:143.34:504.310:170.411:280.66:287:39Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:193.45:494.311:200.46:297:38Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:193.66:444.412:270.412:220.36:307:37Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:123.77:324.41:180.21:180.36:317:35New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:583.98:154.32:010.22:050.36:317:34New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:414.08:554.22:400.12:480.46:327:33New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:224.09:334.03:160.23:300.56:337:31Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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