Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:07 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 40m at 5:21 pm (4.3 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 - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:214.36:443.212:56-0.97:124:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:114.37:353.312:49-1.11:45-1.07:124:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:594.28:253.21:38-1.02:32-0.97:125:00Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:474.09:163.12:27-0.83:21-0.77:135:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:343.710:063.13:18-0.54:10-0.57:135:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:193.410:553.04:11-0.14:57-0.37:135:03Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:033.111:432.95:040.25:42-0.17:135:04Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:462.85:580.56:270.17:135:04Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:372.812:352.66:550.77:140.27:135:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:382.81:352.47:570.88:020.37:125:06Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:372.92:372.38:540.78:480.37:125:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:263.03:302.39:460.69:330.27:125:08Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:113.14:202.410:370.410:190.17:125:09Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:553.35:072.411:250.211:06-0.17:125:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:373.45:522.612:070.07:125:11Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:183.66:332.712:45-0.37:115:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:563.77:122.812:33-0.41:21-0.47:115:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:343.87:522.91:14-0.61:59-0.67:115:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:143.88:353.01:55-0.62:39-0.77:105:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:563.79:223.12:40-0.63:22-0.77:105:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:413.610:103.13:30-0.54:09-0.77:095:17Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:283.411:013.24:25-0.34:57-0.77:095:18Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:173.211:553.35:23-0.25:48-0.77:085:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:123.06:24-0.16:43-0.67:085:20First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:583.31:172.87:330.07:43-0.67:075:21First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:093.42:292.78:43-0.18:45-0.67:075:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:173.63:372.79:50-0.29:46-0.77:065:23Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:193.74:412.810:55-0.410:47-0.87:055:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:183.85:413.011:55-0.611:47-0.97:055:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:123.96:343.112:46-0.87:045:26Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:003.97:213.212:39-1.01:30-0.97:035:27Full Moon31Sun
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 8:44 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 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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