Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:21 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 5:33 pm (3.6 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 - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:213.43:503.09:510.310:000.05:486:24Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:193.64:473.410:450.011:01-0.35:466:24Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:143.85:413.811:37-0.45:456:25Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:063.96:314.212:00-0.712:24-0.85:446:26Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:553.97:194.412:53-1.01:09-1.05:426:27Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:433.98:084.61:43-1.11:53-1.05:416:28Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:333.78:594.52:35-1.02:40-0.85:396:29Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:253.59:524.33:30-0.83:31-0.55:386:29Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:183.210:464.14:28-0.44:27-0.25:376:30Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:133.011:443.75:280.05:270.25:356:31Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:152.86:320.36:340.55:346:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:543.41:362.77:430.67:500.65:326:33Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:153.22:542.88:490.79:020.75:316:34Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:223.23:522.99:450.710:040.65:306:34Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:153.24:423.110:340.611:000.55:286:35Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:023.25:253.311:170.511:480.45:276:36Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:433.26:023.511:530.45:266:37Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:193.26:343.612:270.312:230.35:256:38New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:523.27:053.71:000.212:510.25:236:39New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:243.17:353.71:300.11:200.25:226:39New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:573.08:073.72:010.11:500.35:216:40New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:312.98:423.72:350.22:230.45:196:41Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:092.89:203.63:120.33:010.65:186:42Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:482.710:013.53:540.53:430.75:176:43Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:302.710:453.44:400.64:310.85:166:44Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:152.611:343.45:290.75:240.85:156:45First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:082.66:220.76:230.85:146:45First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:323.32:142.88:210.68:300.76:127:46First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:403.33:243.09:200.49:370.56:117:47First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:473.44:263.410:150.210:410.16:107:48Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 8:57 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 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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