Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 11:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:493.33:244.29:001.010:050.96:576:47Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:023.54:304.310:080.811:040.66:576:45Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:053.85:314.511:130.66:586:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:054.26:274.512:010.312:170.36:596:42Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:594.57:204.512:530.11:160.17:006:41New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:494.78:084.41:40-0.12:080.07:016:40New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:364.98:544.32:23-0.22:570.07:016:38New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:224.99:414.03:050.03:470.27:026:37Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:104.710:293.73:490.24:400.57:036:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:574.511:183.54:350.65:340.87:046:34Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:454.35:251.06:281.17:056:33Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:073.312:344.06:171.37:251.47:066:31First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:593.11:293.87:121.68:271.57:076:30First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:083.02:373.68:141.89:261.67:076:29First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:253.03:413.69:191.810:151.57:086:27First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:223.24:323.610:151.710:571.47:096:26Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:073.35:163.711:051.611:361.27:106:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:483.55:583.711:531.47:116:23Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:263.86:373.812:131.012:371.17:126:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:024.07:143.812:480.81:180.97:136:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:374.27:503.81:220.61:560.77:146:20Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:114.38:273.71:560.52:330.67:156:18Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:484.49:063.62:310.53:130.67:156:17Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:274.59:483.53:080.53:570.77:166:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:124.510:353.43:500.64:470.87:176:15Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:004.411:263.34:390.75:410.97:186:14Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:524.35:340.96:390.97:196:12Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:213.212:494.26:341.07:410.97:206:11Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:253.21:554.07:411.08:460.87:216:10Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:433.42:094.07:530.98:480.66:225:09Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:563.63:154.09:030.89:430.46:235:08Waning Crescent31Mon
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 3:00 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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