Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:49 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 25m at 2:30 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:183.87:362.912:58-0.71:45-0.67:025:29New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:583.78:183.01:41-0.62:23-0.57:025:30New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:363.58:593.02:21-0.52:59-0.57:015:31Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:143.39:402.93:03-0.23:36-0.37:005:32Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:513.110:192.93:470.04:13-0.26:595:33Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:282.910:582.84:320.34:490.06:585:34Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:062.611:382.85:170.55:270.16:575:35First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:472.46:050.76:080.36:565:36First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:242.812:362.27:000.86:560.46:555:37First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:212.81:382.18:010.87:490.46:545:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:242.82:442.19:010.78:440.36:535:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:223.03:422.29:570.59:390.26:525:40Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:163.24:362.410:530.310:34-0.16:515:41Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:073.45:272.611:430.011:29-0.46:505:42Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:563.76:162.912:27-0.46:495:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:403.87:013.112:19-0.71:08-0.76:485:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:243.97:463.41:07-0.91:48-0.96:475:45Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:073.98:333.51:54-1.02:30-1.06:465:46Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:533.89:233.72:45-1.03:15-1.06:445:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:413.610:143.73:39-0.84:03-0.96:435:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:303.311:063.74:37-0.64:53-0.76:425:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:223.05:37-0.35:46-0.56:415:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:033.612:192.76:420.06:45-0.36:405:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:113.51:332.57:550.27:52-0.16:385:52Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:293.42:542.59:070.29:01-0.16:375:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:393.44:032.510:130.210:07-0.16:365:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:413.55:032.711:150.111:11-0.26:355:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:363.55:552.912:06-0.16:335:56Waning Crescent28Fri
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 5:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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