Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:39 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 17m at 9:07 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:173.711:243.55:050.15:340.66:098:07Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:033.85:500.16:280.76:108:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:113.312:543.96:390.17:260.76:118:05First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:043.21:523.97:330.28:300.76:128:04First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:073.12:594.08:330.29:350.56:128:03First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:193.14:054.29:360.110:390.36:138:02Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:283.25:084.310:390.011:410.16:148:01Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:333.46:084.511:43-0.16:158:00Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:363.77:054.612:41-0.212:46-0.36:157:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:333.97:564.61:34-0.41:43-0.46:167:58Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:244.18:444.42:21-0.52:35-0.36:177:57Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:134.19:314.23:06-0.53:25-0.26:187:56Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:034.110:184.03:51-0.44:180.16:197:55Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:514.111:043.74:36-0.15:120.46:197:54Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:383.911:483.45:220.26:050.76:207:53Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:233.86:070.56:581.06:217:51Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:333.21:113.66:520.77:551.36:227:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:223.02:073.57:401.08:551.46:237:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:252.83:103.58:331.29:521.46:237:48Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:322.84:053.59:271.210:421.36:247:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:292.94:543.610:181.211:291.26:257:45Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:193.05:393.711:091.16:267:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:063.26:223.812:131.011:59 AM0.96:277:43Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:493.47:023.912:530.812:460.86:277:41New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:293.67:404.01:280.51:290.66:287:40New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:063.88:164.02:010.42:100.56:297:39New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:433.98:544.02:350.22:510.46:307:37New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:234.19:343.93:120.23:350.46:307:36Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:074.210:183.83:520.24:230.56:317:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:534.211:053.74:360.25:160.66:327:33Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:424.311:553.55:250.36:110.76:337:32First Quarter31Thu
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 12:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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