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 41m at 10:02 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:45 pm (3.5 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 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:262.711:303.35:290.55:191.05:478:13Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:082.76:110.66:081.15:468:13Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:113.112:532.76:530.67:001.15:468:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:553.01:442.87:370.67:571.15:468:14First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:462.92:413.08:220.68:581.05:468:15First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:442.83:353.39:090.49:560.85:458:16First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:432.84:243.69:560.310:520.55:458:16Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:382.85:143.910:450.111:490.15:458:17Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:332.86:054.211:37-0.15:458:17Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:292.96:584.412:45-0.212:31-0.35:458:18Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:233.17:504.51:38-0.51:25-0.45:458:18Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:163.18:424.62:28-0.62:17-0.55:458:19Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:103.29:354.53:18-0.63:11-0.55:458:19Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:073.310:324.34:12-0.64:09-0.35:458:19Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:063.311:274.05:09-0.55:13-0.15:458:20Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:043.46:05-0.46:190.15:458:20Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:223.71:043.46:59-0.37:270.35:458:20Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:193.42:113.57:52-0.18:390.45:458:21Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:243.13:173.68:460.09:470.55:458:21Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:302.94:143.79:370.110:480.55:458:21Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:292.75:043.810:250.211:470.45:468:22Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:222.65:513.811:130.35:468:22Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:142.66:363.812:400.412:010.45:468:22Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:012.77:173.81:250.312:480.45:468:22New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:432.77:543.82:030.21:300.45:478:22New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:222.88:313.72:360.22:080.45:478:22New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:002.89:073.73:080.22:450.55:478:22New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:392.89:443.63:420.33:230.65:488:22Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:192.810:223.54:190.34:050.75:488:22Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:002.811:003.34:570.44:510.95:488:22Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 1:23 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 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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