Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:41 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 8:14 pm (3.9 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:473.910:093.13:251.24:191.16:245:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:293.810:533.04:101.45:051.26:255:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:123.711:402.94:581.55:541.36:265:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:013.65:511.56:471.26:275:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:363.012:593.66:501.57:411.16:285:03First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:413.12:023.67:541.38:350.86:295:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:433.43:013.78:551.09:250.56:305:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:383.83:563.89:540.710:150.16:315:00Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:304.24:503.910:520.311:06-0.26:324:59Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:224.55:434.011:49-0.111:56-0.56:334:58Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:134.86:354.012:43-0.46:344:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:035.07:264.012:45-0.61:34-0.56:354:57Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:535.08:193.91:33-0.62:26-0.56:364:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:464.99:143.72:23-0.53:22-0.36:374:55Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:414.710:133.63:18-0.24:22-0.16:384:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:384.411:133.44:190.15:240.26:394:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:364.15:230.46:260.46:404:53Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:183.312:413.86:310.77:310.56:414:53Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:353.31:543.57:450.98:300.56:424:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:453.42:593.48:540.99:210.56:434:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:403.53:513.39:530.910:070.56:444:51Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:273.74:383.210:480.810:490.56:454:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:103.85:213.211:370.711:280.46:464:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:493.96:003.212:180.66:474:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:244.06:363.112:030.412:520.56:484:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:574.07:113.112:360.31:230.46:494:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:304.07:463.11:080.41:550.46:504:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:043.98:223.01:410.42:300.46:514:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:403.89:022.92:170.63:080.56:524:49Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:193.79:442.82:560.73:510.66:534:48Waxing 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 11:27 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 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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