Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 30m at 1:08 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:52 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:523.01:042.57:240.47:33-0.17:025:29Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:563.12:112.58:260.38:32-0.27:015:30Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:593.33:152.69:270.09:31-0.57:005:31Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:593.64:172.810:28-0.310:31-0.86:595:32Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:573.95:183.111:27-0.711:31-1.16:595:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:534.16:153.412:21-1.16:585:34New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:454.27:083.612:28-1.41:10-1.36:575:35New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:354.37:593.71:21-1.51:58-1.56:565:36New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:254.28:523.82:13-1.52:46-1.56:555:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:173.99:463.83:08-1.33:38-1.36:545:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:083.610:403.74:06-1.04:30-1.16:535:39Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:003.311:353.55:06-0.65:23-0.86:525:40First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:533.06:08-0.26:18-0.46:515:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:363.312:562.77:160.17:19-0.26:505:42First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:493.22:112.58:270.38:220.06:495:43First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:593.13:182.59:300.39:220.16:475:44Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:573.14:152.510:280.310:180.16:465:45Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:483.15:052.611:210.211:100.06:455:46Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:333.25:492.812:040.16:445:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:113.36:272.912:38-0.16:435:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:453.37:023.012:31-0.21:07-0.26:425:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:173.47:353.11:05-0.31:34-0.36:405:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:483.38:083.11:37-0.32:03-0.36:395:51Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:213.38:433.22:12-0.22:34-0.26:385:52Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:553.29:193.22:49-0.13:09-0.26:375:53Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:313.09:573.23:300.03:47-0.16:355:54Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:102.910:383.24:140.14:280.06:345:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:512.811:233.25:020.25:130.16:335:56Third Quarter28Fri
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 4:00 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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