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 : in 4h 39m at 10:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:503.611:033.74:430.05:020.56:098:07Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:373.711:503.65:290.05:570.56:108:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:263.86:170.06:550.66:118:05Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:403.41:213.97:080.07:580.66:128:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:383.32:254.08:040.19:050.66:128:03Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:473.23:334.19:050.110:100.56:138:02Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:573.24:364.310:060.111:140.36:148:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:033.35:374.411:080.06:158:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:063.46:364.512:170.112:10-0.16:167:59Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:053.67:294.51:14-0.11:10-0.26:167:58New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:583.88:184.52:03-0.32:03-0.26:177:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:463.99:034.32:47-0.32:51-0.16:187:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:333.99:484.13:30-0.23:390.16:197:55Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:213.910:323.94:130.04:290.46:197:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:063.811:143.64:560.25:200.76:207:52Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:503.711:553.35:380.46:101.06:217:51Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:333.66:190.77:001.26:227:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:373.11:193.57:020.97:541.46:237:49First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:252.92:143.57:481.18:521.46:237:48First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:262.83:143.58:391.29:471.46:247:46First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:322.84:083.69:311.310:371.36:257:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:282.84:563.710:221.211:271.16:267:44Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:193.05:433.811:131.16:277:43Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:073.16:284.012:140.912:040.96:277:41Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:523.37:114.112:570.712:530.76:287:40Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:343.67:514.21:350.41:380.56:297:39Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:143.88:304.32:120.22:210.36:307:37Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:554.09:124.22:500.13:050.36:307:36Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:394.19:564.13:300.03:530.36:317:34Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:274.210:444.04:140.04:460.46:327:33Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:164.311:333.85:020.15:430.66:337:32Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:04 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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