Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 9:43 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:11 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:432.53:363.48:560.610:111.05:498:22First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:442.44:243.49:410.711:030.95:498:22Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:372.45:083.510:260.711:530.85:508:22Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:282.45:533.611:130.75:508:22Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:172.56:373.712:400.712:020.75:518:22Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:022.67:183.71:200.512:490.65:518:22Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:432.77:563.81:550.31:320.55:528:22Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:212.88:333.82:280.22:120.45:538:21Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:593.09:103.83:020.12:520.45:538:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:393.19:493.83:380.03:350.45:548:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:223.210:303.64:170.04:230.55:548:20Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:063.411:133.54:58-0.15:160.55:558:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:513.511:583.35:41-0.16:110.65:568:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:393.76:26-0.17:090.65:568:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:483.11:343.87:15-0.18:120.65:578:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:462.92:373.98:10-0.19:190.55:588:18Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:552.83:434.19:090.010:250.45:588:18Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:052.84:464.210:11-0.111:300.25:598:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:112.95:484.311:14-0.16:008:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:173.16:484.412:340.012:18-0.26:008:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:173.37:424.41:30-0.21:19-0.36:018:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:113.58:324.32:18-0.42:13-0.36:028:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:013.69:184.23:03-0.43:04-0.26:028:14New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:513.710:043.93:47-0.43:560.06:038:13Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:403.710:483.64:31-0.24:490.36:048:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:263.711:303.35:140.05:430.66:058:12Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:103.65:550.26:340.96:058:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:103.112:543.56:350.57:271.16:068:10First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:532.81:433.47:160.78:251.36:078:10First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:442.62:403.48:030.99:231.36:088:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:482.53:383.48:541.010:171.36:098:08Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:27 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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