Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 10:37 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:403.07:564.01:480.01:370.26:097:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:173.08:344.12:26-0.12:140.16:087:50Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:563.09:154.13:05-0.12:530.16:077:51Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:392.910:014.03:48-0.13:370.26:067:52Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:272.910:503.94:360.04:280.36:057:52Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:182.911:433.85:290.25:250.46:047:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:122.96:240.26:270.56:037:54Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:383.71:133.07:220.27:340.56:027:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:403.52:263.18:220.28:460.56:017:56Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:513.43:373.49:210.19:570.36:007:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:583.34:373.710:15-0.111:020.15:597:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:583.35:324.011:07-0.25:587:58Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:553.36:244.212:05-0.111:59 AM-0.35:577:59Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:493.27:124.41:02-0.312:49-0.45:578:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:383.27:584.41:52-0.41:36-0.35:568:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:243.28:414.32:37-0.42:20-0.25:558:01New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:093.19:254.13:20-0.33:030.05:548:02New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:553.010:093.84:04-0.13:470.35:548:03Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:432.910:553.64:510.24:360.65:538:04Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:292.811:383.35:380.45:270.85:528:05Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:162.86:240.66:191.05:528:05First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:223.11:052.77:090.77:131.25:518:06First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:082.92:032.87:550.88:121.25:508:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:032.83:042.98:410.89:121.25:508:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:032.73:543.19:240.710:071.05:498:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:572.64:373.310:050.610:580.85:498:09Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:462.65:183.510:470.511:480.65:488:10Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:342.76:013.811:310.45:488:10Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:212.76:444.012:370.312:170.35:478:11Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:082.87:284.11:220.01:030.15:478:12Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:522.98:124.22:05-0.11:490.05:478:12Full Moon31Tue
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 1:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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