Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 34m at 11:02 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:463.36:103.711:570.06:097:49Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:353.46:574.112:36-0.112:43-0.36:087:50New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:223.57:424.31:25-0.41:29-0.56:077:51New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:083.68:284.52:12-0.72:13-0.66:067:52New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:563.59:164.52:59-0.82:59-0.66:057:52New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:463.510:084.43:50-0.73:49-0.56:047:53Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:413.411:024.34:45-0.64:45-0.36:037:54Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:373.311:594.05:43-0.45:45-0.16:027:55Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:353.26:43-0.26:490.26:017:56First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:593.81:433.27:460.07:590.36:007:57First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:093.53:003.28:510.19:130.45:597:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:243.44:073.49:510.110:210.35:587:58Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:283.35:033.610:450.111:240.25:577:59Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:243.25:543.811:350.15:568:00Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:153.26:403.912:220.112:230.05:568:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:013.27:214.01:120.01:050.05:558:02Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:423.17:574.01:53-0.11:420.05:548:02Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:193.18:323.92:29-0.12:160.15:538:03Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:553.09:073.83:020.02:490.35:538:04Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:333.09:443.73:360.13:250.45:528:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:122.910:233.64:140.24:040.65:528:05Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:532.811:043.44:550.34:480.85:518:06Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:352.811:453.35:380.55:351.05:508:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:172.76:210.66:241.15:508:08Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:283.21:042.77:070.67:171.15:498:08Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:163.11:582.87:550.68:161.05:498:09Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:133.02:583.08:460.59:160.85:488:10Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:133.03:533.39:350.310:140.65:488:10Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:103.14:443.610:250.111:110.25:478:11Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:053.15:354.011:15-0.25:478:12Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:593.26:274.312:08-0.112:07-0.45:478:12Waning Crescent31Wed
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 1:52 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 20% 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 (20% 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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