Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 02m at 12:21 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:57 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:204.011:333.95:11-0.45:360.16:108:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:144.16:01-0.36:390.36:108:06First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:253.61:114.16:53-0.17:440.56:118:05First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:223.22:154.07:470.18:550.66:128:04First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:313.03:234.08:460.310:020.76:138:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:442.94:254.09:460.511:040.76:148:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:492.95:224.010:440.66:148:01Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:482.96:154.012:040.711:44 AM0.66:158:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:413.07:034.012:570.612:400.66:167:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:273.27:444.01:400.51:270.66:177:57Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:073.38:204.02:160.42:070.66:187:56Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:443.48:553.92:470.42:430.66:187:55Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:213.49:293.83:180.43:200.86:197:54Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:583.510:053.63:490.53:590.96:207:53Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:353.510:413.54:230.64:411.16:217:52Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:123.511:183.34:580.75:251.26:227:51Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:493.511:573.15:350.86:121.36:227:49Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:293.66:140.97:001.46:237:48Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:392.91:143.66:571.07:551.46:247:47Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:282.82:093.67:461.18:551.46:257:46Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:302.83:123.88:421.09:551.26:257:44Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:372.84:124.09:410.910:531.06:267:43Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:393.05:104.210:410.711:500.76:277:42Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:383.26:074.411:410.46:287:40Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:363.67:014.612:450.312:410.16:297:39New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:303.97:524.71:340.01:37-0.26:297:38New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:214.28:414.72:20-0.32:30-0.36:307:36New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:124.49:304.53:05-0.43:24-0.36:317:35Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:044.510:224.23:52-0.44:21-0.16:327:34Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:574.611:143.94:41-0.25:210.26:327:32Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:514.55:330.06:230.56:337:31Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 3:09 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 86% 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 (86% 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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