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 6h 01m 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 - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:293.11:083.56:550.57:401.16:098:07Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:182.92:013.67:430.58:401.06:108:06Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:172.93:023.88:370.59:420.86:118:05Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:232.94:034.09:340.410:430.66:118:04Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:273.05:024.310:330.211:440.36:128:03Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:293.26:024.511:340.06:138:02Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:313.47:004.612:440.012:36-0.36:148:01New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:303.67:544.71:38-0.31:35-0.56:158:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:243.98:464.72:27-0.52:30-0.56:157:59New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:184.09:384.53:16-0.63:25-0.46:167:58Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:124.110:304.34:05-0.64:23-0.26:177:57Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:074.211:224.04:56-0.45:240.16:187:56Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:004.25:48-0.26:260.46:197:55Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:133.612:544.16:380.17:290.76:197:54First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:063.31:543.97:300.48:370.96:207:53First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:103.03:013.88:260.79:421.06:217:51First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:232.84:023.89:240.910:411.16:227:50Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:262.84:553.810:191.011:351.16:227:49Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:202.95:443.811:121.16:237:48Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:103.06:293.812:261.012:041.06:247:47Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:543.17:093.91:080.912:510.96:257:45Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:333.37:453.91:410.71:300.96:267:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:083.48:183.92:100.62:060.86:267:43Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:423.58:513.92:390.52:400.86:277:41Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:163.69:253.83:090.53:170.96:287:40Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:513.610:013.73:410.53:570.96:297:39Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:283.710:383.54:160.64:411.06:307:37Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:073.811:183.44:540.75:281.16:307:36Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:493.95:350.76:181.26:317:35Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:013.312:343.96:200.87:121.26:327:33Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:503.11:284.07:100.88:141.26:337:32Third Quarter31Wed
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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