Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 57m at 12:07 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:48 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:563.21:473.07:420.48:040.95:478:13First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:513.02:513.08:330.59:061.05:468:13First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:542.83:463.19:190.610:020.95:468:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:522.74:323.310:020.610:520.95:468:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:412.75:143.410:420.611:400.75:458:15Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:272.75:553.511:240.55:458:16Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:122.86:353.712:260.512:070.45:458:16Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:552.87:133.81:070.312:500.35:458:17Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:352.97:513.91:440.11:300.25:458:17Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:143.08:293.92:20-0.12:100.15:458:18Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:533.09:084.02:58-0.12:500.15:458:18Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:353.09:513.93:38-0.23:330.25:458:19Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:213.110:363.84:22-0.24:220.25:458:19Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:093.211:243.75:10-0.25:160.35:458:20Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:583.25:59-0.26:130.45:458:20Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:133.612:513.46:49-0.27:140.45:458:20Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:073.41:523.57:43-0.28:190.35:458:21Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:093.32:583.78:39-0.39:270.25:458:21Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:173.24:023.99:36-0.410:310.05:458:21Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:223.25:004.110:33-0.411:35-0.25:458:21Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:243.25:584.311:30-0.55:468:22Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:253.36:534.412:37-0.412:28-0.55:468:22New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:213.37:444.41:32-0.61:23-0.65:468:22New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:133.48:324.42:21-0.72:13-0.55:468:22New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:023.49:194.23:08-0.63:01-0.35:478:22New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:523.410:054.03:54-0.53:50-0.15:478:22Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:423.310:513.74:42-0.34:410.25:478:22Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:293.211:343.45:28-0.15:340.55:488:22Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:153.26:120.16:250.85:488:22Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:163.21:013.16:540.37:171.05:498:22First Quarter30Tue
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 2:57 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 11% 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 Waning Crescent (11% 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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