Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 14m at 12:07 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:48 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:593.01:533.17:360.58:131.15:498:22First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:502.82:493.18:210.69:101.15:498:22First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:492.63:423.29:060.610:021.05:508:22First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:472.64:283.49:520.610:520.95:508:22Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:382.65:123.510:370.611:420.75:518:22Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:282.75:573.711:240.55:518:22Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:172.86:413.912:300.412:130.35:528:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:042.97:244.01:140.21:010.25:538:21Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:473.08:054.11:55-0.11:460.05:538:21Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:303.28:474.12:34-0.22:30-0.15:548:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:143.39:324.13:16-0.33:16-0.15:548:20Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:023.410:194.04:00-0.44:070.05:558:20Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:523.511:073.94:48-0.45:030.15:568:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:433.611:573.75:37-0.46:010.25:568:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:363.76:28-0.47:020.35:578:19Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:503.51:353.87:21-0.38:070.45:588:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:503.32:413.98:17-0.29:160.45:588:18Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:003.13:474.09:16-0.210:220.35:598:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:083.14:484.110:15-0.111:250.16:008:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:123.15:464.211:14-0.16:008:16Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:133.26:414.312:270.012:14-0.16:018:15Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:093.37:314.31:21-0.21:10-0.16:028:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:593.48:164.22:07-0.21:59-0.16:038:14New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:443.58:584.12:49-0.22:440.06:038:13New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:283.59:393.93:28-0.23:270.26:048:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:123.510:193.74:080.04:120.46:058:12Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:553.410:593.54:480.24:590.76:068:11Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:373.411:383.35:270.35:460.96:068:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:173.36:060.56:331.16:078:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:173.112:593.36:450.77:221.26:088:09First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:012.91:483.37:280.88:161.36:098:08First Quarter31Fri
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 2:57 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 11% 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 (11% 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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