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 5h 23m 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 - Jun 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:173.36:484.612:29-0.412:23-0.65:468:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:143.37:404.71:26-0.71:17-0.65:468:13Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:083.38:314.62:18-0.82:08-0.65:468:14Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:003.39:224.43:08-0.72:59-0.45:468:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:533.210:154.24:00-0.53:52-0.25:458:15Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:483.111:073.94:54-0.34:500.15:458:16Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:423.011:573.65:480.05:500.45:458:16Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:353.06:390.26:500.75:458:17Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:473.31:333.07:290.47:540.95:458:17Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:403.02:373.08:180.58:591.05:458:18Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:412.83:353.19:030.69:571.05:458:18Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:382.74:203.29:440.610:490.95:458:19Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:282.65:013.410:240.611:380.85:458:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:152.65:413.511:040.65:458:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:012.66:213.612:250.611:47 AM0.55:458:20Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:462.67:003.81:060.412:310.55:458:20New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:282.77:383.81:430.31:130.45:458:21New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:072.78:173.92:180.11:540.35:458:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:452.88:563.92:540.12:340.35:458:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:262.89:383.93:320.13:170.35:458:21Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:112.910:233.84:150.14:040.35:468:22Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:583.011:093.75:010.14:570.45:468:22Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:473.111:563.65:480.05:540.55:468:22Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:383.36:350.06:540.55:468:22First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:463.41:343.47:24-0.17:580.55:478:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:433.22:383.78:17-0.29:050.45:478:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:483.03:403.99:12-0.210:100.25:478:22Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:553.04:394.110:07-0.311:140.05:488:22Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:573.05:364.311:03-0.35:488:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:003.06:334.412:17-0.212:02-0.35:498:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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