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 4h 21m 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 - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:473.55:223.811:08-0.211:43-0.26:097:49Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:443.66:164.212:01-0.46:087:50Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:403.67:084.512:44-0.612:52-0.76:077:50Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:333.67:584.71:39-0.91:41-0.86:067:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:243.68:484.72:30-1.02:28-0.86:057:52Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:153.59:394.63:21-0.93:17-0.66:047:53Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:093.310:334.34:15-0.64:10-0.36:037:54Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:043.211:284.05:12-0.35:080.16:027:55Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:003.06:110.06:100.46:017:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:233.712:592.97:100.37:160.76:007:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:233.42:112.98:110.58:280.85:597:57Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:343.13:242.99:100.69:380.95:587:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:403.04:203.110:000.610:360.95:587:59Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:332.95:063.210:430.611:300.85:578:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:192.95:473.411:210.65:568:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:022.96:243.512:180.611:59 AM0.55:558:01Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:422.96:593.71:000.512:350.45:548:02Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:202.97:323.81:360.31:110.45:548:03New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:562.98:053.82:080.21:450.35:538:04New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:322.98:403.82:400.12:200.45:528:04New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:082.89:163.83:140.12:560.45:528:05New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:472.89:573.73:520.23:350.55:518:06Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:292.710:403.74:340.34:200.65:518:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:132.711:263.65:210.45:120.75:508:07Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:012.86:090.46:070.75:498:08Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:143.512:532.96:590.37:070.75:498:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:073.41:543.17:520.28:120.65:488:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:093.33:013.38:480.19:200.45:488:10First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:153.24:023.79:42-0.110:240.15:488:11Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:183.24:584.110:34-0.311:27-0.25:478:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:183.25:534.411:28-0.55:478:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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