Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:04 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 6:19 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:062.911:223.55:140.35:070.76:107:48Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:502.85:590.55:550.96:097:49Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:053.312:352.76:460.76:451.16:077:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:513.11:282.67:360.97:411.26:067:51Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:473.02:342.68:300.98:421.26:057:52Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:522.93:372.79:210.99:421.16:047:53Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:522.94:273.010:070.710:350.96:037:53Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:413.05:113.210:510.611:270.66:027:54Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:283.15:533.511:340.36:027:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:143.16:363.812:180.312:180.16:017:56Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:593.27:184.11:050.01:01-0.16:007:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:423.38:004.31:49-0.31:43-0.35:597:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:263.38:434.42:32-0.42:26-0.35:587:58New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:113.39:304.33:17-0.53:11-0.35:577:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:013.210:214.34:07-0.44:01-0.25:568:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:553.211:154.15:01-0.34:580.05:568:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:503.15:58-0.15:590.15:558:02Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:113.912:503.16:570.07:040.35:548:02First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:113.71:593.27:590.18:150.45:538:03First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:223.53:143.39:010.09:280.35:538:04First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:343.34:183.69:580.010:350.25:528:05Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:373.35:133.810:51-0.111:380.15:518:05Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:333.26:044.011:41-0.15:518:06Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:263.26:514.112:36-0.112:30-0.15:508:07Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:143.17:344.21:26-0.21:15-0.15:508:08Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:573.18:134.12:09-0.21:55-0.15:498:08Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:373.18:514.02:47-0.22:320.15:498:09Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:173.09:303.93:25-0.13:100.35:488:10Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:582.910:103.74:030.13:500.55:488:11Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:412.810:513.54:440.34:340.75:478:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:242.811:333.35:270.45:210.95:478:12Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 9:41 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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