Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 7:39 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:08 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:343.48:554.52:39-0.72:36-0.65:498:22New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:283.69:464.33:28-0.83:31-0.65:508:22Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:233.710:394.14:18-0.84:30-0.45:508:22Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:193.811:323.85:11-0.75:32-0.25:518:22Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:143.96:02-0.66:360.15:518:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:243.51:113.96:54-0.47:410.35:528:22First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:203.22:153.87:48-0.28:510.45:528:21First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:262.93:223.88:450.09:570.55:538:21First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:372.74:213.89:420.210:590.55:538:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:402.75:153.810:370.311:570.55:548:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:382.76:063.811:320.45:558:20Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:312.86:533.812:500.412:270.45:558:20Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:182.97:343.81:340.31:140.45:568:19Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:583.08:103.82:090.21:540.45:578:19Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:353.18:453.72:400.22:300.55:578:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:123.19:193.73:110.23:060.55:588:18Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:493.29:543.53:420.23:450.75:598:17Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:273.210:313.44:160.24:270.85:598:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:053.211:083.24:520.35:120.96:008:16Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:423.311:463.15:290.45:581.06:018:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:213.46:080.46:471.16:018:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:272.91:063.46:500.57:401.16:028:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:142.81:593.57:370.58:401.06:038:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:132.73:003.78:310.59:410.96:048:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:192.74:013.99:300.410:400.66:048:12Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:232.84:594.110:290.211:400.36:058:12Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:253.05:574.311:300.06:068:11Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:263.36:544.512:380.012:31-0.36:078:10New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:243.67:474.61:30-0.41:30-0.56:078:09New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:173.98:384.62:18-0.72:24-0.66:088:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:104.19:284.43:05-0.83:19-0.66:098:07Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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