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 5h 24m 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:033.47:192.712:44-0.31:31-0.27:035:28New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:373.47:542.71:19-0.32:01-0.27:025:29New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:103.48:292.81:52-0.22:31-0.27:015:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:443.39:062.82:28-0.13:03-0.27:005:31Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:183.19:432.83:060.13:38-0.16:595:32Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:543.010:212.83:480.24:14-0.16:595:33Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:302.810:592.84:330.44:520.06:585:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:092.611:422.95:200.55:320.16:575:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:532.46:120.66:170.16:565:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:322.912:472.37:110.67:100.16:555:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:343.01:542.38:150.58:100.06:545:39First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:403.23:012.49:170.39:10-0.26:535:40Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:413.54:042.510:190.010:11-0.56:525:41Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:413.75:052.811:20-0.311:12-0.86:515:42Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:394.06:033.112:14-0.76:505:43Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:334.26:563.412:11-1.11:02-1.06:485:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:224.27:473.61:05-1.31:48-1.26:475:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:114.18:383.71:57-1.42:35-1.36:465:46Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:013.99:313.82:51-1.23:23-1.26:455:47Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:513.610:243.83:48-1.04:13-1.06:445:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:413.311:173.64:48-0.65:04-0.76:435:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:322.95:48-0.35:56-0.46:415:50Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:143.512:302.66:540.16:54-0.16:405:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:233.31:452.48:060.37:590.16:395:51Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:373.23:012.39:130.59:030.36:385:52Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:403.24:032.410:150.510:040.36:365:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:363.24:562.511:110.411:010.26:355:54Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:253.25:432.611:570.311:500.16:345:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:063.36:222.812:340.16:335:56New Moon29Wed
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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