Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 8:55 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:162.99:263.93:210.13:060.35:498:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:592.910:093.84:010.13:510.45:498:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:453.010:533.74:450.04:430.45:508:22Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:313.211:393.65:300.05:380.55:508:22Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:203.36:150.06:350.55:518:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:273.41:133.57:03-0.17:360.55:518:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:203.22:133.77:54-0.18:430.55:528:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:233.03:173.98:49-0.19:490.35:528:21First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:313.04:174.19:45-0.210:520.25:538:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:352.95:164.310:43-0.211:560.05:548:21Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:393.06:154.411:43-0.35:548:20Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:413.17:114.512:58-0.212:44-0.35:558:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:393.28:034.41:51-0.41:40-0.35:558:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:313.38:534.32:39-0.42:32-0.35:568:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:223.39:414.13:26-0.43:22-0.15:578:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:133.410:283.94:13-0.24:150.25:578:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:033.411:133.65:00-0.15:100.55:588:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:493.311:553.35:440.16:040.75:598:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:343.36:250.36:571.06:008:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:373.11:213.37:050.57:531.16:008:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:222.82:143.37:460.78:521.26:018:16Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:172.63:093.38:300.89:481.26:028:15Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:192.53:593.49:170.910:391.16:028:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:162.54:463.510:050.911:301.06:038:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:082.55:323.610:530.86:048:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:592.66:193.812:200.811:44 AM0.76:058:12Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:472.87:033.91:040.612:340.66:058:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:302.97:444.01:430.41:210.46:068:11New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:113.18:244.12:190.22:050.36:078:10New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:533.39:054.12:560.12:490.26:088:09New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:363.49:484.03:350.03:360.26:088:08Waxing 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 11:42 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 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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