Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 10:37 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:372.98:584.22:48-0.22:34-0.15:468:13Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:253.09:474.23:33-0.33:23-0.15:468:14Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:173.010:394.14:23-0.24:170.05:468:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:123.111:323.95:17-0.25:180.15:468:15Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:073.26:10-0.26:210.35:458:15Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:253.71:063.37:03-0.27:280.45:458:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:223.42:133.57:58-0.28:390.45:458:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:283.23:203.78:53-0.29:480.35:458:17Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:353.04:193.99:46-0.210:530.25:458:18Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:362.95:134.010:38-0.111:550.15:458:18Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:352.96:054.111:31-0.15:458:18Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:312.96:554.112:520.012:24-0.15:458:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:222.97:414.11:41-0.11:150.05:458:19New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:082.98:234.02:24-0.12:010.15:458:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:512.99:043.93:040.02:430.25:458:20New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:352.99:453.73:430.13:240.45:458:20Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:202.910:263.54:240.24:090.65:458:21Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:042.911:063.35:050.34:560.85:458:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:462.911:453.25:450.45:451.05:458:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:282.96:230.56:341.15:458:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:243.01:122.97:010.57:261.25:468:22First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:072.82:023.07:410.68:221.25:468:22First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:582.62:553.28:240.69:201.15:468:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:562.53:453.49:100.610:140.95:468:22Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:542.54:333.69:580.511:080.75:478:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:482.55:223.810:470.45:478:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:422.66:134.012:030.411:40 AM0.25:488:22Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:372.77:044.212:560.112:350.05:488:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:292.97:544.31:44-0.21:29-0.25:488:22Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:193.18:434.42:30-0.42:20-0.35:498:22Full Moon30Thu
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 1:24 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 71% 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 (71% 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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