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 3h 17m 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 - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:443.31:204.26:581.08:151.26:576:46First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:533.22:344.08:051.39:231.36:586:44First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:173.13:453.89:171.510:211.46:596:43First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:223.24:423.810:211.511:121.37:006:41Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:143.45:303.811:171.411:571.27:006:40Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:003.56:123.812:081.37:016:38Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:403.76:503.812:351.112:521.27:026:37Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:153.97:243.81:070.91:291.17:036:36Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:464.07:563.81:350.82:021.07:046:34Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:174.18:293.72:030.82:341.07:056:33Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:484.29:023.62:320.83:081.07:056:32Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:224.29:383.43:030.83:451.07:066:30Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:584.210:173.33:371.04:261.27:076:29Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:384.110:593.24:161.15:131.37:086:27Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:214.111:453.15:011.26:021.47:096:26Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:094.05:511.36:561.47:106:25Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:363.11:034.06:481.47:571.37:116:24Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:383.12:094.07:521.38:591.27:126:22Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:523.23:194.09:021.29:580.97:126:21Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:013.64:224.110:080.910:520.57:136:20Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:003.95:204.211:120.611:450.27:146:19Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:564.46:164.312:140.27:156:17Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:504.77:094.312:36-0.11:12-0.17:166:16New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:405.07:594.21:24-0.32:05-0.37:176:15New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:285.18:494.12:10-0.42:56-0.27:186:14New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:175.19:393.82:56-0.23:480.07:196:13Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:084.910:323.63:430.04:440.27:206:12Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:014.610:263.43:360.44:420.66:215:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:544.311:223.24:330.85:420.96:225:09First Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:494.05:331.16:441.16:235:08First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:253.112:533.76:381.47:471.26:245:07First 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 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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