Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 37m at 1:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:243.05:003.610:350.211:260.45:478:13Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:172.95:473.711:210.25:468:13Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:052.96:293.812:200.312:050.25:468:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:492.97:083.81:070.212:460.35:468:15Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:292.97:433.81:450.11:230.35:458:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:062.98:183.82:180.11:580.35:458:16Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:422.98:523.82:490.12:320.45:458:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:192.89:293.73:220.13:080.55:458:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:582.810:073.63:590.23:470.65:458:17Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:382.810:473.54:390.34:300.85:458:18Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:192.811:283.45:210.45:180.95:458:18Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:012.86:040.46:070.95:458:19Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:103.312:462.96:470.47:000.95:458:19Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:563.21:383.07:340.37:590.85:458:19Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:503.12:373.28:240.29:010.75:458:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:513.03:353.59:160.010:020.45:458:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:533.04:313.910:08-0.211:020.15:458:21Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:513.15:254.211:01-0.45:458:21Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:503.26:214.512:03-0.211:57 AM-0.55:458:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:503.37:164.61:01-0.612:54-0.75:458:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:463.48:104.71:56-0.81:48-0.85:468:22New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:413.59:034.62:47-0.92:42-0.85:468:22New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:363.59:584.53:40-0.93:37-0.65:468:22Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:343.510:544.24:36-0.74:37-0.45:468:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:323.511:483.95:33-0.65:40-0.15:478:22Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:293.46:28-0.46:440.25:478:22First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:423.61:293.47:22-0.27:510.45:478:22First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:403.22:353.48:160.09:000.65:488:22First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:462.93:373.59:080.210:030.75:488:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:482.84:293.69:560.310:590.75:488:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 4:27 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 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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