Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 6m at 2:47 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:344.26:180.47:100.86:337:30First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:503.41:344.27:150.58:150.96:347:29First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:553.32:444.28:190.69:220.86:357:28First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:113.43:554.29:270.610:260.76:367:26Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:233.54:574.310:330.511:260.56:377:25Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:273.85:564.411:370.36:377:23Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:264.06:504.512:230.212:400.26:387:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:184.27:394.41:140.01:340.16:397:20Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:054.48:234.31:58-0.12:220.16:407:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:494.49:064.22:390.03:080.26:407:17Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:334.49:494.03:180.13:530.56:417:16Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:164.310:323.73:580.44:400.86:427:15Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:594.111:153.54:400.75:281.16:437:13Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:414.011:573.35:241.06:161.36:437:12Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:243.86:091.27:061.56:447:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:433.11:123.76:561.48:011.66:457:09Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:373.02:103.67:491.68:591.76:467:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:463.03:143.68:461.69:511.66:467:06Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:503.14:093.69:431.610:371.46:477:04Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:413.34:573.810:351.411:211.26:487:03Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:283.55:423.911:261.26:497:01Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:123.76:254.012:041.012:171.06:507:00Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:544.07:074.112:450.71:040.76:506:58New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:344.37:484.11:240.41:480.56:516:57New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:144.58:294.12:030.22:310.36:526:55New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:574.69:124.02:420.23:160.36:536:54Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:424.79:593.93:240.24:060.46:536:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:324.710:503.84:120.35:000.66:546:51Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:244.611:443.75:050.45:580.76:556:49Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:194.56:020.66:580.86:566:48First Quarter30Sat
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 5:57 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 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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