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 5h 43m 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:074.35:530.26:420.76:347:30Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:263.61:034.36:470.47:450.86:347:29Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:253.42:094.27:470.58:550.86:357:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:383.33:224.28:520.610:020.86:367:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:533.44:294.39:580.611:050.76:377:25Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:593.55:294.311:020.56:377:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:003.76:264.412:040.512:050.46:387:22Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:543.97:164.412:580.31:030.36:397:20New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:424.18:004.31:430.21:520.36:407:19New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:254.28:404.22:220.22:360.36:407:17New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:074.29:194.12:590.23:180.56:417:16New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:474.29:593.83:350.44:010.76:427:14Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:284.110:393.64:120.64:451.06:437:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:084.011:193.44:510.95:311.26:437:12Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:483.95:321.16:171.46:447:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:003.212:303.86:151.47:051.66:457:09First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:443.11:183.77:011.57:591.76:467:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:383.02:163.67:531.68:571.76:477:06First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:442.93:193.78:501.69:511.56:477:04First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:493.04:143.89:471.510:411.46:487:03Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:423.25:043.910:401.311:281.16:497:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:303.55:514.111:331.16:507:00Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:173.86:374.212:140.812:260.86:506:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:024.17:214.312:580.51:150.56:516:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:464.48:054.41:390.22:020.36:526:55Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:294.68:494.32:200.02:480.26:536:54Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:154.79:364.23:02-0.13:370.26:546:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:044.810:264.03:470.04:310.36:546:51Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:564.711:193.94:380.25:290.56:556:49Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:504.65:330.46:300.76:566:48Third Quarter30Thu
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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