Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 9:39 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:273.64:464.010:341.111:100.86:576:46Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:193.95:374.111:300.811:590.56:586:45Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:104.36:284.312:270.46:586:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:594.67:184.312:480.11:200.16:596:42New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:474.98:064.31:34-0.12:10-0.17:006:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:355.18:554.32:19-0.33:00-0.17:016:39New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:265.19:474.13:06-0.23:530.07:026:38Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:195.010:423.93:57-0.14:500.27:036:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:154.811:393.84:540.25:510.57:036:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:134.65:540.56:540.77:046:33First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:403.61:154.36:590.88:010.97:056:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:513.52:294.18:111.09:070.97:066:31First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:133.53:403.99:241.110:060.97:076:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:193.74:393.910:291.110:580.97:086:28Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:133.95:293.811:291.011:450.87:096:27Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:004.06:153.812:231.07:096:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:434.16:563.712:280.71:090.97:106:24Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:204.27:333.71:050.71:470.87:116:23Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:544.38:083.71:370.62:190.87:126:22Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:264.38:423.62:090.72:510.87:136:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:594.29:173.52:400.83:240.97:146:19Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:344.19:563.43:140.94:011.07:156:18Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:124.010:363.33:511.14:421.27:166:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:533.911:193.24:331.25:271.37:176:15Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:353.85:191.46:141.37:186:14Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:033.112:193.76:091.57:021.37:196:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:523.11:093.77:041.57:541.27:196:12Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:503.22:073.68:041.48:491.17:206:11Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:553.43:103.79:071.29:410.87:216:10Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:543.73:093.89:080.99:320.56:225:09Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:484.14:043.910:070.610:230.16:235:08Waning 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 12:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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