Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:39 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 9:07 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:133.19:233.73:170.03:070.36:107:48New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:513.010:003.63:510.23:430.56:087:49Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:303.010:393.54:300.34:240.66:077:50Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:112.911:193.45:110.45:090.86:067:51Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:522.85:550.65:570.96:057:52Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:013.312:362.86:390.66:471.06:047:53First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:463.11:272.97:270.67:431.06:037:53First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:393.12:263.08:180.68:440.86:027:54First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:413.03:273.29:110.49:440.66:017:55First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:423.14:213.610:030.210:420.36:017:56Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:393.25:143.910:54-0.111:40-0.16:007:57Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:353.36:064.211:47-0.35:597:58Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:303.46:594.512:37-0.412:40-0.65:587:58Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:243.67:504.71:31-0.81:32-0.85:577:59Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:163.68:414.72:22-1.02:23-0.85:568:00Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:093.69:334.63:12-1.03:14-0.75:568:01Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:043.610:294.44:06-0.94:10-0.55:558:02Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:023.511:254.25:03-0.75:12-0.35:548:02Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:003.56:01-0.56:160.05:538:03Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:213.81:013.46:59-0.27:230.25:538:04Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:213.52:103.47:58-0.18:350.45:528:05Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:303.23:203.48:560.19:440.55:518:06Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:383.14:193.59:500.210:450.55:518:06Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:353.05:093.610:390.211:420.45:508:07Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:272.95:543.711:250.35:508:08Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:152.96:363.812:330.312:100.35:498:09Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:582.97:143.81:170.212:520.35:498:09New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:373.07:493.81:530.11:290.35:488:10New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:143.08:233.82:240.12:040.35:488:11New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:503.08:573.72:550.12:390.35:478:11New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:273.09:333.73:280.13:160.45:478:12Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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