Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 09m at 4:43 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:343.14:482.311:090.410:450.17:035:28Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:183.25:342.411:520.211:310.07:025:29Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:593.36:142.612:280.07:015:30New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:363.46:512.712:12-0.21:01-0.27:005:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:113.57:272.812:50-0.31:32-0.36:595:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:463.58:032.91:27-0.42:06-0.46:585:34New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:213.58:423.02:06-0.42:41-0.56:575:35Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:593.49:233.12:47-0.33:20-0.56:575:36Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:403.310:073.13:34-0.24:02-0.56:565:37Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:233.110:533.24:24-0.14:47-0.56:555:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:093.011:443.35:180.05:36-0.46:545:39First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:012.86:170.16:29-0.46:535:40First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:443.31:052.77:230.17:30-0.46:515:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:543.42:182.68:320.08:34-0.56:505:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:043.63:282.79:40-0.19:38-0.66:495:43Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:093.74:342.910:45-0.410:42-0.86:485:44Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:113.95:363.111:46-0.611:45-1.06:475:45Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:084.06:313.312:39-0.96:465:46Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:584.17:213.512:40-1.21:25-1.06:455:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:454.08:083.61:30-1.22:08-1.06:445:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:303.88:553.62:18-1.02:52-0.96:425:49Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:143.69:423.53:07-0.73:35-0.76:415:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:583.310:273.43:58-0.44:19-0.46:405:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:403.011:113.24:48-0.15:02-0.16:395:52Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:212.711:573.05:380.35:460.26:385:52Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:072.56:300.56:330.46:365:53Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:522.91:052.37:300.77:270.66:355:54Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:582.82:172.28:320.88:240.66:345:55Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:012.93:202.39:280.89:180.66:325:56Waning Crescent29Tue
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 20% 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 (20% 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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