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 : 10:51 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 5:06 am (2.5 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 - Mar 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:363.011:113.74:48-0.34:55-0.56:325:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:272.85:47-0.15:49-0.36:315:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:093.612:282.66:530.26:52-0.16:295:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:213.51:462.58:070.38:030.06:285:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:413.43:082.59:180.39:150.06:276:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:523.54:162.710:250.210:23-0.26:256:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:543.65:172.911:240.011:27-0.36:246:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:483.76:083.212:14-0.26:226:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:333.76:523.412:21-0.512:54-0.46:216:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:133.67:323.51:07-0.51:29-0.56:206:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:503.58:093.61:47-0.52:02-0.46:186:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:263.48:463.52:25-0.32:34-0.36:176:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:023.29:223.53:04-0.13:07-0.16:156:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:393.09:593.33:450.13:430.16:146:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:172.810:373.24:260.44:220.46:136:09Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:562.611:173.15:100.65:030.66:116:10First Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:382.45:570.85:490.86:106:11First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:042.912:292.36:511.06:430.96:086:12First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:042.91:382.27:551.07:450.96:076:13First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:172.92:482.38:561.08:460.76:056:13Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:193.03:452.59:500.89:440.56:046:14Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:123.24:362.810:390.510:400.26:036:15Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:013.45:243.211:250.111:34-0.26:016:16Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:473.66:093.512:07-0.26:006:17Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:303.76:523.912:24-0.512:47-0.55:586:18Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:133.77:364.11:10-0.71:26-0.75:576:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:563.68:214.21:57-0.82:07-0.85:556:19Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:433.59:104.32:46-0.82:51-0.75:546:20Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:323.310:014.23:39-0.63:41-0.55:526:21Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:243.110:554.04:36-0.34:36-0.25:516:22Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:192.911:553.75:370.05:360.15:506:23Third Quarter31Mon
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 7:58 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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