Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 12m at 6:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:20 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:044.210:204.23:53-0.84:16-0.46:108:07Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:584.311:123.94:43-0.65:17-0.16:118:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:524.25:35-0.46:190.26:118:05Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:033.512:464.16:26-0.17:220.56:128:04First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:563.21:474.07:200.28:300.86:138:03First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:002.92:563.88:190.59:370.96:148:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:162.84:003.89:200.710:381.06:148:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:222.84:563.710:190.811:341.06:158:00Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:192.95:463.811:150.86:167:58Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:113.06:313.812:250.912:090.86:177:57Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:563.17:113.81:080.712:560.86:187:56Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:353.37:463.81:420.61:350.76:187:55Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:103.48:183.82:100.52:100.76:197:54Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:433.58:503.82:370.42:440.76:207:53Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:173.69:243.63:060.43:200.86:217:52Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:513.69:593.53:370.43:590.96:227:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:283.710:363.44:110.54:411.06:227:49Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:063.711:153.24:490.65:271.16:237:48Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:463.811:573.15:300.76:161.26:247:47Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:313.86:140.87:091.36:257:45Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:443.01:233.87:040.88:091.26:267:44Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:422.92:273.98:030.89:131.16:267:43Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:533.03:354.19:070.710:150.96:277:42Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:033.24:384.210:110.511:140.56:287:40Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:073.55:374.411:140.26:297:39Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:083.86:354.612:120.212:180.06:297:38New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:064.27:284.61:05-0.21:18-0.36:307:36New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:584.58:184.61:53-0.42:12-0.46:317:35New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:494.79:074.42:39-0.63:05-0.36:327:34New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:404.79:584.23:25-0.54:00-0.16:337:32Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:324.710:493.94:13-0.34:580.26:337:31Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 (32% 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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