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 2h 51m 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:053.72:283.88:200.98:520.56:245:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:123.83:303.89:270.89:450.56:255:06Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:074.04:243.710:280.710:350.46:265:05Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:584.25:143.711:250.611:220.36:275:04Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:434.35:593.612:140.56:285:03Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:244.36:403.612:050.312:550.46:295:02Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:014.37:173.512:420.31:310.56:305:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:364.37:543.41:170.42:050.56:315:00Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:114.28:333.31:510.52:410.66:324:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:484.09:143.22:270.73:190.86:334:59Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:283.99:563.13:070.94:010.96:344:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:083.710:393.03:521.14:451.06:354:57Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:503.611:243.04:391.35:301.16:364:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:333.45:301.46:161.16:374:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:143.012:223.36:241.47:051.06:384:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:123.11:203.37:231.47:560.96:394:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:123.32:203.38:231.28:450.66:404:54Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:063.63:153.39:200.99:330.46:414:53Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:553.94:083.410:150.610:230.16:424:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:454.25:013.511:110.211:14-0.26:434:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:364.55:543.612:05-0.26:444:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:254.76:453.712:05-0.512:55-0.46:454:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:154.97:363.712:55-0.61:44-0.56:464:51New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:054.88:303.71:44-0.62:36-0.56:474:50Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:594.79:273.62:37-0.53:31-0.46:484:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:544.510:263.63:35-0.34:29-0.36:494:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:504.211:263.54:380.05:28-0.16:504:49First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:473.95:440.36:270.06:514:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:323.512:523.56:550.57:270.16:524:49First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:473.52:033.38:080.68:250.16:534:48First Quarter30Thu
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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