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 3h 46m 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:522.72:443.48:150.99:131.26:098:07First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:532.73:393.59:060.910:071.16:108:06Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:532.74:303.69:570.810:580.96:118:05Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:472.85:193.810:480.711:500.76:128:04Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:403.06:084.011:410.56:138:03Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:313.26:564.212:400.412:340.36:138:02Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:203.47:414.31:260.11:250.16:148:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:063.68:264.42:08-0.22:13-0.16:158:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:533.89:124.42:51-0.43:01-0.26:167:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:424.010:004.33:35-0.43:53-0.16:167:58Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:334.110:514.14:23-0.44:490.06:177:57Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:254.211:423.95:14-0.35:490.26:187:56Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:194.26:06-0.26:500.46:197:55Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:353.61:174.17:000.07:560.66:207:53Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:363.42:254.17:590.29:060.66:207:52Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:493.23:354.19:020.310:130.66:217:51Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:023.24:394.110:040.411:150.66:227:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:053.35:374.211:050.46:237:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:043.46:304.212:150.512:060.46:247:47Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:573.57:174.21:060.41:010.46:247:46New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:423.77:584.11:480.31:470.46:257:45New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:233.78:354.12:250.22:270.46:267:43New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:013.89:103.92:580.33:050.66:277:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:393.89:473.83:310.43:430.76:287:41Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:183.810:243.64:050.54:240.96:287:40Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:563.711:023.44:410.75:081.16:297:38Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:353.711:413.35:200.95:531.36:307:37Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:143.66:001.06:401.46:317:36First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:223.112:583.66:421.27:311.56:317:34First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:093.01:503.67:301.38:271.56:327:33First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:062.92:503.78:241.39:241.46:337:31First Quarter31Mon
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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