Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 43m at 2:51 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:45 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:524.511:113.94:35-0.15:200.46:347:29Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:434.35:260.26:170.76:357:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:003.612:334.16:170.67:161.06:367:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:513.31:293.97:090.98:201.36:367:25Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:523.12:353.78:061.29:231.46:377:24Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:053.13:403.79:061.310:171.46:387:22Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:083.14:323.710:021.411:061.36:397:21Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:593.25:193.710:531.311:511.26:397:19Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:463.36:013.811:421.26:407:18Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:283.56:413.912:311.112:281.16:417:16Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:073.77:173.91:050.91:091.06:427:15New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:423.97:514.01:360.71:470.86:427:13New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:164.08:253.92:070.62:230.76:437:12New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:514.19:003.92:380.53:010.76:447:10New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:274.29:383.83:130.63:410.86:457:09Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:074.210:203.73:500.64:270.96:467:08Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:514.211:053.64:330.75:161.06:467:06Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:374.211:533.55:210.86:091.06:477:05Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:284.26:130.97:061.16:487:03First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:473.41:254.27:100.98:081.06:497:02First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:513.42:344.28:150.99:130.96:497:00First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:063.53:434.39:230.810:140.76:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:153.84:464.410:290.611:120.46:516:57Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:184.15:454.511:330.46:526:56Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:174.46:414.512:090.112:350.16:536:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:114.67:334.51:01-0.11:310.06:536:53Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:004.88:214.51:49-0.22:22-0.16:546:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:474.89:084.32:33-0.23:110.06:556:50Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:344.89:554.13:170.04:000.36:566:48Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:224.610:443.84:020.34:530.66:566:47Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 5:48 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 0% 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 (0% 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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