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 : 11:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 5:57 am (2.6 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 - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:163.37:303.51:140.01:200.05:476:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:483.28:023.61:470.01:500.05:466:25New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:223.18:363.62:210.02:220.15:456:25Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:583.09:143.63:000.12:580.25:436:26Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:372.99:553.63:430.23:390.35:426:27Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:192.810:403.64:300.44:250.45:406:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:062.711:313.55:200.55:180.55:396:29First Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:592.76:170.66:170.55:386:30First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:313.51:072.77:210.67:250.45:366:30First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:433.52:232.98:270.48:350.35:356:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:553.63:303.29:270.29:420.05:336:32Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:593.74:313.610:25-0.110:47-0.45:326:33Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:583.85:274.011:19-0.511:48-0.75:316:34Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:533.96:194.312:10-0.75:296:35Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:443.97:084.512:43-0.912:56-0.85:286:35Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:323.87:554.51:33-1.01:40-0.85:276:36Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:203.68:424.42:23-0.92:24-0.65:266:37Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:093.49:314.23:14-0.63:12-0.35:246:38Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:583.210:213.94:07-0.24:030.15:236:39Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:483.011:113.65:010.14:570.55:226:40Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:392.85:560.55:540.85:206:41Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:043.312:412.66:550.76:591.05:196:41Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:113.12:002.67:580.98:091.15:186:42Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:233.03:042.78:520.99:101.05:176:43Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:202.93:522.99:380.810:030.95:166:44Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:083.04:353.110:190.710:520.85:146:45Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:513.05:143.310:570.611:360.55:136:46Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:313.15:503.511:340.45:126:46Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:093.17:243.712:150.31:080.36:117:47New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:453.17:573.81:500.11:420.26:107:48New Moon30Mon
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 8:49 am — 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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