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 : 10:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 4:43 am (2.8 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 - Oct 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:153.712:484.56:310.67:350.96:576:46Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:183.51:554.37:350.88:450.96:576:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:353.53:124.28:450.99:520.96:586:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:523.64:204.29:550.910:510.86:596:42Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:553.75:184.211:000.911:460.77:006:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:503.96:114.212:010.87:016:39Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:404.16:574.112:350.612:550.77:026:38New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:244.37:384.11:170.51:410.67:026:37New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:024.48:154.01:540.42:200.67:036:35New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:384.48:513.82:260.52:570.77:046:34New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:144.39:273.72:580.63:330.87:056:32Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:514.210:063.53:310.84:121.07:066:31Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:294.110:463.44:081.04:541.27:076:30Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:094.011:283.24:491.35:391.37:086:28Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:503.85:331.56:261.57:086:27First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:113.112:343.76:201.67:161.57:096:26First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:003.01:253.67:121.78:101.57:106:24First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:593.02:263.68:101.79:051.47:116:23First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:063.13:273.79:111.69:561.27:126:22Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:043.44:223.810:091.310:440.97:136:21Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:543.75:124.011:041.011:320.67:146:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:434.06:024.111:590.77:156:18Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:314.46:514.212:200.212:530.37:166:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:194.77:404.21:06-0.11:430.07:166:16Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:054.98:274.21:51-0.32:32-0.27:176:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:535.09:174.12:37-0.33:22-0.27:186:13Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:445.010:113.93:24-0.24:170.07:196:12Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:384.811:073.84:170.05:160.27:206:11Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:344.65:150.36:180.47:216:10Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:063.612:334.46:180.57:220.67:226:09Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:103.512:394.16:240.87:300.76:235:08Third Quarter31Sun
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 7:45 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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