Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 46m at 11:02 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:543.04:122.410:200.610:090.46:315:57Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:423.15:002.611:080.411:000.26:305:58Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:273.35:432.811:500.211:470.06:285:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:073.46:223.012:26-0.16:276:00New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:443.56:593.212:29-0.31:00-0.36:266:01New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:203.67:373.41:08-0.41:35-0.56:246:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:573.68:163.51:48-0.52:11-0.66:236:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:373.58:583.62:31-0.52:50-0.66:226:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:193.49:443.73:18-0.43:34-0.56:206:04Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:053.210:323.74:09-0.34:21-0.46:196:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:543.111:243.65:04-0.15:13-0.36:176:06First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:472.96:030.16:10-0.26:166:07First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:243.512:522.87:090.27:14-0.16:156:08First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:373.52:102.88:200.28:24-0.16:136:09First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:533.53:232.99:270.19:31-0.26:126:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:003.64:283.110:31-0.110:37-0.46:106:10Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:013.85:273.411:30-0.311:39-0.66:096:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:563.86:183.612:20-0.56:076:12Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:433.97:043.812:33-0.71:03-0.66:066:13Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:263.87:463.91:20-0.81:42-0.66:056:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:073.68:283.82:03-0.72:19-0.56:036:15Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:473.59:093.72:46-0.52:57-0.36:026:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:273.29:503.63:29-0.23:370.06:006:16Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:073.010:303.44:140.14:180.35:596:17Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:482.811:123.24:590.45:010.55:576:18Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:302.611:573.15:450.75:460.85:566:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:192.56:360.86:380.95:546:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:532.91:242.47:341.07:371.05:536:21Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:022.92:342.58:330.98:370.95:526:21Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:053.03:312.69:250.89:320.75:506:22Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:573.14:192.810:140.610:250.55:496:23Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:52 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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