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 1h 55m at 7:54 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:16 pm (3.7 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:573.24:232.910:210.610:270.45:476:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:453.35:103.211:070.311:210.05:466:25Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:313.55:553.611:49-0.15:446:26Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:153.67:373.912:11-0.31:29-0.46:437:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:583.68:204.21:57-0.62:09-0.66:427:27Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:413.69:044.32:43-0.72:49-0.66:407:28Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:263.59:524.33:30-0.73:33-0.66:397:29Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:163.310:434.34:22-0.64:22-0.46:377:30Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:083.211:374.15:19-0.35:17-0.26:367:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:033.06:180.06:170.16:357:31Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:353.81:042.87:220.27:240.36:337:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:443.62:232.88:320.48:400.46:327:33Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:063.53:462.99:410.49:550.46:317:34Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:183.44:503.110:420.311:030.36:297:35Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:173.45:453.411:360.26:287:36Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:093.46:343.612:050.112:240.16:277:36Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:553.47:163.812:590.01:050.06:257:37New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:363.37:533.91:43-0.11:40-0.16:247:38New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:123.38:273.92:21-0.12:120.06:237:39New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:473.29:003.92:56-0.12:430.16:217:40New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:233.19:343.83:290.03:160.36:207:41Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:002.910:113.64:050.23:520.56:197:42Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:392.810:503.54:440.44:310.76:187:42Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:202.711:313.35:270.65:160.96:177:43Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:022.66:120.86:041.16:157:44Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:153.212:482.57:000.96:551.16:147:45First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:043.11:442.57:541.07:541.16:137:46First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:043.02:512.68:500.98:581.06:127:47First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:093.03:522.99:420.79:580.86:117:47First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:073.14:433.210:290.510:560.56:107:48Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 11:05 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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