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 1h 34m 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:234.410:384.04:100.04:400.36:347:29Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:124.311:253.74:570.25:360.76:357:28Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:584.15:440.66:301.06:367:26Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:103.412:463.96:300.97:261.36:367:25First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:593.11:393.87:191.28:271.46:377:24First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:583.02:433.78:131.49:281.56:387:22First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:112.93:443.69:101.510:211.56:397:21First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:133.04:363.710:041.511:091.46:397:19Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:043.15:233.810:551.411:541.36:407:18Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:503.26:073.911:441.36:417:16Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:333.46:484.012:351.112:321.16:427:15Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:123.67:254.11:110.81:140.96:437:13Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:473.88:014.11:430.61:530.86:437:12Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:234.08:364.12:160.52:320.76:447:10Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:594.19:144.02:500.43:120.76:457:09Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:394.29:553.93:260.43:570.76:467:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:224.310:393.74:070.54:460.86:467:06Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:084.311:273.64:520.65:390.96:477:04Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:574.35:420.76:361.06:487:03Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:183.512:514.36:360.87:371.16:497:02Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:173.41:564.27:370.98:451.06:497:00Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:293.33:094.38:440.99:510.96:506:59Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:453.54:174.39:520.810:520.76:516:57Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:523.75:194.410:570.611:510.56:526:56Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:524.06:174.512:020.46:536:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:484.37:094.512:450.21:010.26:536:53New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:384.57:574.41:320.11:530.16:546:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:234.68:414.32:150.02:410.26:556:50New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:084.69:244.12:550.13:270.36:566:48Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:524.610:083.83:350.34:150.66:566:47Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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