Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:08 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 6:22 pm (4.4 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:213.05:534.011:21-0.15:498:22Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:183.06:444.012:350.012:16-0.15:508:22Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:103.17:294.01:25-0.11:070.05:508:22New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:553.18:104.02:08-0.11:520.05:518:22New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:373.28:483.92:45-0.12:320.15:518:22New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:183.29:263.83:21-0.13:110.35:528:22New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:593.210:043.63:570.03:520.55:528:21Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:413.210:433.44:350.14:360.75:538:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:213.111:213.35:130.35:220.85:538:21Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:013.15:520.46:091.05:548:21Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:003.112:413.16:310.56:571.15:548:20First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:412.91:273.27:120.57:491.15:558:20First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:282.82:203.37:570.68:461.05:568:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:252.73:153.48:470.69:420.95:568:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:252.74:083.69:380.510:360.75:578:19Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:232.85:003.810:310.311:310.45:588:18Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:182.95:524.111:250.15:588:18Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:153.16:444.312:260.112:21-0.15:598:17Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:093.37:354.51:18-0.31:16-0.36:008:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:013.68:244.52:05-0.62:08-0.56:018:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:523.79:144.52:52-0.72:59-0.56:018:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:453.910:054.33:40-0.83:54-0.46:028:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:404.010:584.14:32-0.84:54-0.36:038:14Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:354.011:513.95:25-0.65:560.06:038:13Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:304.06:18-0.56:590.26:048:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:453.61:303.97:12-0.38:060.46:058:12Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:473.32:393.98:100.09:160.56:068:11Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:583.13:463.99:100.110:210.56:068:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:073.04:443.910:080.311:220.56:078:09Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:073.05:383.911:040.46:088:09Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:033.16:283.912:190.512:010.46:098:08Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:45 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 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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