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 : in 2h 26m at 10:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:21 pm (4.3 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 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:312.99:423.73:330.13:230.55:478:13Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:112.910:223.64:120.24:040.65:468:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:522.811:043.54:540.24:500.75:468:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:352.911:473.45:380.35:400.75:468:14Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:202.96:230.36:330.85:468:15Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:333.41:113.17:110.27:310.75:458:16Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:263.32:103.28:030.18:350.65:458:16Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:273.23:133.58:57-0.19:380.35:458:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:323.24:123.89:52-0.210:400.05:458:17Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:333.35:094.110:46-0.411:42-0.35:458:18Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:333.36:064.411:43-0.65:458:18Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:333.47:014.612:43-0.612:40-0.85:458:19New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:313.57:554.71:40-0.91:35-0.95:458:19New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:253.58:474.72:32-1.02:27-0.85:458:19New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:203.59:404.53:23-0.93:20-0.75:458:20Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:163.510:354.24:17-0.84:17-0.45:458:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:123.411:283.95:13-0.65:18-0.15:458:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:073.46:08-0.36:190.25:458:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:193.61:033.37:01-0.17:220.55:458:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:123.32:063.37:530.18:280.75:458:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:123.03:093.38:450.39:310.85:468:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:162.84:033.39:330.410:270.85:468:22First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:122.74:493.410:160.511:190.75:468:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:012.75:313.510:580.55:468:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:482.76:123.612:080.611:41 AM0.55:478:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:332.76:523.712:520.512:240.55:478:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:152.87:293.81:290.31:060.45:478:22Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:532.88:053.82:020.21:440.35:488:22Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:302.98:423.82:350.12:220.35:488:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:072.99:193.83:100.03:000.45:488:22Full Moon30Wed
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 2:04 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 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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