Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 12:54 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 6:52 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:033.711:363.14:521.35:491.26:255:06Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:493.55:431.56:391.36:265:05Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:313.112:413.46:381.67:311.36:275:04Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:383.11:433.37:381.68:191.26:285:03Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:383.22:413.38:361.59:031.16:295:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:263.43:303.39:281.49:450.96:305:01Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:083.64:153.410:171.110:270.76:315:01Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:503.95:003.411:060.811:100.56:325:00Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:314.15:443.511:530.511:530.36:334:59New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:124.36:273.612:370.36:344:58New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:544.57:103.612:350.11:190.16:354:57New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:364.67:553.61:170.02:030.06:364:57New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:214.68:433.62:010.02:500.06:374:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:114.59:363.52:500.13:430.16:384:55Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:034.410:313.53:450.24:390.26:394:54Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:564.211:293.54:450.45:360.26:404:54First Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:544.05:480.56:350.26:414:53First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:353.512:593.86:570.67:360.26:424:53First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:503.62:113.68:100.68:350.16:434:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:593.83:153.69:170.59:300.06:444:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:574.04:133.510:200.310:23-0.16:454:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:504.25:083.511:200.211:15-0.16:464:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:404.35:583.512:130.06:474:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:254.46:443.512:03-0.212:590.06:484:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:064.37:263.412:46-0.11:390.06:494:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:464.28:073.31:260.02:180.16:504:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:254.18:493.22:040.22:570.26:504:49Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:043.99:333.12:440.43:390.46:514:49Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:453.710:173.03:280.74:220.56:524:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:263.511:012.94:150.95:050.66:534:48Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 9:53 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 1% 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 (1% 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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