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 5h 10m 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 - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:112.93:493.89:211.210:191.26:347:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:113.14:434.010:171.011:120.96:347:29Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:073.35:354.211:130.86:357:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:013.66:274.412:040.612:100.56:367:26Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:533.97:164.512:530.21:050.26:377:24Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:424.28:044.61:40-0.11:56-0.16:387:23Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:304.58:514.62:24-0.32:46-0.26:387:21Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:204.69:414.43:09-0.43:38-0.16:397:20Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:124.710:334.23:57-0.34:350.16:407:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:054.711:274.04:49-0.15:350.36:417:17Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:004.65:440.16:370.56:417:16Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:223.712:584.46:410.47:440.86:427:14Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:243.52:074.27:430.78:550.96:437:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:413.43:224.18:500.810:011.06:447:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:563.44:274.19:570.911:000.96:447:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:583.55:234.110:590.911:540.96:457:08Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:523.76:134.111:580.96:467:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:403.86:574.112:430.812:500.86:477:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:223.97:354.01:220.71:320.86:477:04New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:584.08:094.01:550.62:090.86:487:02New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:324.18:423.92:240.62:420.86:497:01New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:064.19:153.82:530.73:160.96:506:59New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:414.19:513.73:240.83:531.06:516:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:174.010:293.53:591.04:341.26:516:56Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:564.011:093.44:371.15:181.36:526:55Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:363.911:513.25:181.36:041.46:536:53Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:183.86:031.46:531.56:546:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:363.11:063.86:521.57:481.56:546:51First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:293.12:043.87:481.58:461.46:556:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:343.23:093.98:491.49:421.26:566:48First Quarter30Wed
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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