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 : 11:51 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 5:48 am (3.0 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:413.411:073.94:48-0.54:54-0.35:486:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:363.15:48-0.15:530.15:476:24First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:053.612:402.96:530.26:590.35:456:25First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:173.31:592.98:020.48:100.55:446:26First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:343.24:082.910:040.510:160.56:427:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:363.25:033.010:590.511:140.56:417:28Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:273.25:513.211:480.56:407:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:133.26:333.312:070.412:310.46:387:29Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:533.27:103.512:520.31:070.36:377:30Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:283.37:443.61:290.11:370.26:357:31Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:013.38:163.72:010.02:050.16:347:32Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:333.28:483.72:320.02:350.16:337:33Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:063.29:213.73:050.03:070.26:317:33Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:413.19:573.63:400.13:410.36:307:34Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:183.010:363.64:200.24:200.46:297:35Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:582.911:173.55:030.35:040.66:277:36Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:402.95:490.45:520.66:267:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:023.512:272.86:390.56:450.76:257:38Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:533.41:222.97:330.57:450.66:237:39Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:533.42:293.08:330.48:510.56:227:39Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:013.43:373.29:320.29:570.26:217:40Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:073.54:393.610:29-0.111:00-0.16:207:41Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:073.75:373.911:25-0.46:187:42Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:053.86:334.312:02-0.512:21-0.76:177:43Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:023.97:264.51:01-0.81:13-0.96:167:44New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:543.98:164.71:55-1.02:02-1.06:157:44New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:453.99:064.62:46-1.12:51-0.96:147:45New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:373.79:584.53:38-1.03:40-0.76:137:46Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:303.610:514.24:33-0.74:34-0.46:117:47Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:243.411:443.95:30-0.45:320.06:107:48Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 8:49 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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