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 : 2:47 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 8:45 am (3.5 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 - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:263.37:514.51:35-0.61:32-0.65:468:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:173.48:404.62:23-0.82:22-0.75:468:14Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:083.59:314.53:11-0.93:13-0.65:468:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:033.510:254.34:03-0.84:09-0.55:468:15Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:003.511:204.14:58-0.75:10-0.35:458:15Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:573.55:55-0.66:13-0.15:458:16Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:153.812:563.56:50-0.57:190.15:458:17Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:133.52:033.67:47-0.38:300.35:458:17Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:203.33:133.68:46-0.29:390.35:458:18Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:303.14:133.79:42-0.110:420.35:458:18Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:313.05:073.810:340.011:420.25:458:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:262.95:563.911:250.15:458:19Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:192.96:423.912:370.112:150.15:458:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:063.07:233.91:240.11:010.15:458:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:483.08:003.92:030.01:410.25:458:20New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:273.08:363.82:370.02:180.25:458:20New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:053.09:113.73:090.02:550.35:458:21New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:443.09:483.63:430.13:330.55:458:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:243.010:263.54:190.24:150.65:458:21Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:043.011:053.34:580.25:000.85:468:22Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:443.011:443.25:380.35:470.95:468:22Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:253.06:180.46:360.95:468:22First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:263.11:093.17:000.47:280.95:468:22First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:122.92:013.27:450.48:260.95:478:22First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:072.82:583.48:350.39:250.75:478:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:082.83:543.79:280.210:220.45:478:22Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:082.94:483.910:210.011:200.15:488:22Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:073.05:434.211:17-0.25:488:22Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:063.26:384.412:18-0.212:14-0.45:488:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:043.47:324.61:14-0.61:11-0.75:498:22Full Moon30Sun
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 11:46 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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