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 : 11:02 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 4:20 pm (4.1 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 - Aug 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:023.99:234.53:03-0.73:08-0.56:108:06New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:574.010:154.33:53-0.64:04-0.36:118:06Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:514.011:064.04:44-0.55:030.06:118:05Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:443.911:553.75:35-0.26:030.36:128:04Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:353.96:240.07:030.66:138:03First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:443.31:303.77:130.38:060.96:148:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:393.02:323.78:040.69:111.06:158:01First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:452.83:333.68:570.810:091.16:158:00First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:512.84:253.69:480.911:021.16:167:58Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:462.85:133.710:371.011:531.06:177:57Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:362.85:583.711:261.06:187:56Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:233.06:413.812:380.912:150.96:187:55Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:063.17:203.91:160.712:590.86:197:54Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:433.27:554.01:490.61:390.76:207:53Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:183.38:304.02:190.42:160.66:217:52Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:543.49:053.92:510.42:530.66:227:50Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:303.59:413.83:240.33:330.76:227:49Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:093.610:203.74:000.34:170.86:237:48Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:503.711:023.64:400.45:060.86:247:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:333.911:463.55:220.45:570.96:257:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:193.96:080.46:521.06:267:44Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:343.31:124.06:570.57:521.06:267:43Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:313.22:144.17:540.58:580.96:277:42Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:393.23:234.28:560.510:030.76:287:40Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:513.34:284.310:000.411:060.56:297:39Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:573.45:304.511:030.26:297:38Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:013.76:304.612:080.212:080.06:307:36Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:003.97:254.71:05-0.11:08-0.26:317:35New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:544.28:154.71:55-0.32:03-0.26:327:33New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:444.39:034.52:40-0.32:55-0.26:337:32New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:334.49:514.33:25-0.23:460.06:337:31Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:41 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 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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