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 5h 23m 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 - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:542.54:303.59:461.111:091.26:098:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:502.55:193.610:371.06:108:06Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:422.76:063.712:001.011:29 AM0.96:118:05Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:302.86:503.912:450.812:210.86:128:04Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:143.07:304.01:230.51:080.66:128:03Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:533.28:074.01:580.31:520.46:138:02Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:323.58:454.02:320.12:340.36:148:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:123.79:253.93:070.03:180.36:158:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:553.810:073.83:45-0.14:070.46:167:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:414.010:523.64:26-0.15:000.56:167:58Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:284.111:403.45:110.05:550.66:177:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:174.15:590.16:540.76:187:56Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:303.21:134.16:520.27:580.86:197:55Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:293.02:204.17:500.39:090.86:207:53Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:432.93:334.18:560.410:160.86:207:52Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:593.04:404.210:030.411:210.66:217:51Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:073.25:424.311:080.36:227:50Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:113.46:394.312:220.412:140.26:237:49Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:073.67:294.31:150.21:130.16:247:47New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:563.88:134.21:580.02:040.16:247:46New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:414.08:544.12:370.02:490.26:257:45New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:244.19:343.93:140.03:340.46:267:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:064.010:133.63:510.24:200.76:277:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:474.010:533.44:280.45:060.96:277:41Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:273.911:333.25:070.75:531.26:287:40Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:073.85:470.96:401.46:297:38First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:133.012:503.66:291.27:311.66:307:37First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:592.81:423.57:161.48:301.76:317:36First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:562.72:463.58:101.59:301.66:317:34First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:092.73:493.69:081.510:241.56:327:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:122.84:413.710:051.411:131.36:337:31Waxing 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 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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