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 1h 29m 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 - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:423.61:204.37:040.88:030.96:576:47First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:503.52:324.28:120.99:110.96:576:45First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:113.63:444.29:240.910:120.86:586:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:213.84:464.210:310.811:080.66:596:42Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:204.05:424.211:340.77:006:41Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:144.26:344.212:010.412:340.57:016:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:024.47:204.112:500.31:250.47:026:38Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:454.58:024.11:320.32:090.47:026:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:254.58:413.92:100.32:490.57:036:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:034.59:203.82:460.43:280.77:046:34Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:414.410:003.63:220.64:080.97:056:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:214.210:433.54:000.94:521.17:066:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:024.011:253.34:431.25:371.37:076:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:433.95:281.46:231.57:076:28Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:103.212:273.76:161.67:121.67:086:27Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:583.11:163.67:071.78:041.67:096:26Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:573.12:153.58:041.78:581.57:106:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:033.23:163.59:041.79:461.37:116:23Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:593.44:103.610:001.510:311.17:126:22Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:473.74:583.710:531.211:160.87:136:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:324.05:463.811:460.97:146:19Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:184.36:333.912:020.512:370.67:156:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:034.67:204.012:470.21:260.37:166:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:484.88:064.01:320.02:130.17:166:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:344.98:534.02:16-0.13:000.07:176:15New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:224.99:433.93:02-0.13:500.07:186:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:144.810:383.83:520.04:460.27:196:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:094.711:363.74:490.25:450.37:206:11Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:054.411:363.64:500.55:450.56:215:10First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:064.25:550.76:490.66:225:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:463.61:164.07:060.87:530.66:235:08First Quarter31Tue
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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