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 4h 58m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:443.98:063.21:26-1.02:11-0.87:025:29Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:263.78:513.22:10-0.82:52-0.77:025:30Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:073.59:353.12:55-0.53:33-0.67:015:31Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:473.310:173.03:41-0.24:13-0.47:005:32Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:263.010:592.94:280.04:53-0.16:595:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:052.811:412.85:140.35:330.16:585:34Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:462.56:030.56:150.26:575:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:302.812:352.36:570.77:030.46:565:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:292.71:372.27:560.77:560.46:555:37Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:312.82:422.28:540.78:480.36:545:38Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:252.93:382.39:480.59:400.26:535:39Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:153.14:302.410:410.310:320.06:525:40Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:033.35:192.611:300.011:23-0.36:515:41Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:493.56:052.812:14-0.36:505:42New Moon14Sun
15Mon6:313.76:483.112:11-0.512:54-0.66:495:43New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:123.87:303.312:56-0.81:33-0.86:485:44New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:533.88:143.41:40-0.92:13-0.96:475:45New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:373.89:013.52:26-0.92:56-1.06:465:46Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:233.69:513.63:17-0.83:43-0.96:455:47Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:123.410:423.64:12-0.64:33-0.86:435:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:023.211:363.65:10-0.45:26-0.76:425:49First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:573.06:11-0.26:22-0.56:415:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:383.51:032.87:200.07:26-0.36:405:51First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:533.42:212.78:320.18:33-0.36:385:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:073.53:322.79:400.09:38-0.36:375:53Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:113.54:352.910:44-0.110:42-0.46:365:54Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:103.65:333.111:42-0.311:42-0.56:355:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:023.76:223.212:30-0.56:335:56Full Moon28Sun
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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