Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 7:39 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:003.610:272.83:400.84:360.66:544:48Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:433.511:132.84:300.95:220.66:554:48Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:283.45:221.06:100.56:564:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:042.912:203.36:200.97:020.46:574:48First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:053.11:213.37:240.87:560.16:574:48First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:093.32:253.38:290.68:49-0.16:584:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:083.73:253.39:310.39:42-0.46:594:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:044.04:233.410:32-0.110:36-0.77:004:48Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:594.45:213.511:32-0.411:31-0.97:014:48Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:544.66:173.512:29-0.77:014:48Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:464.77:113.612:24-1.01:21-0.97:024:48Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:384.78:043.51:16-1.12:12-0.97:034:49Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:304.68:593.42:07-0.93:06-0.87:044:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:244.49:573.33:02-0.74:03-0.67:044:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:194.010:543.24:02-0.35:01-0.47:054:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:123.711:533.15:040.05:57-0.27:064:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:073.36:080.36:540.07:064:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:003.11:103.07:170.67:500.17:074:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:093.12:172.88:250.78:400.27:074:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:073.23:132.79:250.79:250.27:084:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:553.34:022.610:190.610:070.27:084:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:383.44:482.611:100.510:490.27:094:52Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:193.55:312.611:540.311:290.17:094:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:573.66:112.712:300.27:104:53New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:333.66:482.712:080.11:020.07:104:54New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:073.77:242.712:440.01:34-0.17:114:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:423.78:002.71:190.02:08-0.17:114:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:183.68:382.71:550.02:44-0.17:114:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:563.69:202.72:340.13:24-0.17:124:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:363.510:032.73:180.24:07-0.17:124:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:183.410:482.84:070.34:51-0.17:124:58Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:54 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 99% 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 (99% 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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