Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 56m at 11:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:06 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:412.94:223.49:530.310:480.65:478:13Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:342.85:093.510:360.411:430.65:468:13Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:232.75:513.611:170.45:468:14Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:092.76:303.712:340.511:59 AM0.45:468:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:522.77:073.81:160.412:390.45:458:15New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:322.77:423.81:510.31:180.45:458:16New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:092.78:163.82:230.21:540.45:458:16New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:452.78:523.72:540.22:300.55:458:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:232.79:293.63:280.23:070.65:458:17Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:032.710:093.64:060.33:480.75:458:18Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:442.710:503.54:470.44:330.85:458:18Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:262.711:313.45:290.45:230.85:458:19Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:102.86:120.46:160.95:458:19First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:153.312:583.06:550.37:120.85:458:19First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:033.21:523.27:420.28:140.75:458:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:593.02:533.58:320.19:180.55:458:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:023.03:513.89:25-0.110:200.35:458:21Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:052.94:464.110:18-0.211:220.05:458:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:053.05:434.411:13-0.45:458:21Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:073.06:404.612:24-0.312:12-0.55:458:21Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:073.17:364.61:22-0.61:10-0.65:468:22Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:043.28:304.62:15-0.72:05-0.65:468:22Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:593.39:244.53:07-0.73:00-0.55:468:22Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:563.310:194.34:00-0.63:57-0.35:468:22Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:543.311:134.04:55-0.54:59-0.15:478:22Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:493.35:49-0.36:030.25:478:22Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:043.612:453.36:40-0.17:060.55:478:22Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:553.31:433.37:290.18:130.75:488:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:503.02:463.48:170.39:180.85:488:22Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:522.73:423.49:040.410:160.95:488:22Third Quarter30Mon
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 2:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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