Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:48 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 3:38 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 - Jun 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:113.24:513.810:26-0.111:160.15:468:13Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:103.15:444.011:18-0.25:468:14Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:053.16:344.112:170.012:09-0.25:468:14Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:573.17:194.21:11-0.212:57-0.25:468:15Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:433.18:014.11:56-0.31:41-0.15:458:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:253.18:404.02:36-0.22:210.05:458:16Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:063.09:193.93:14-0.13:000.25:458:16Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:482.910:003.73:530.03:400.45:458:17Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:312.910:413.54:340.24:240.65:458:17Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:142.811:223.45:160.35:110.85:458:18Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:572.85:580.46:001.05:458:18Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:033.212:402.86:400.56:501.15:458:19Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:463.01:292.87:230.67:431.25:458:19Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:342.92:242.98:080.68:421.15:458:20Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:302.83:193.18:550.59:380.95:458:20Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:282.74:083.49:410.410:320.75:458:20Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:222.84:543.610:270.311:260.45:458:21Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:132.85:423.911:160.15:458:21Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:062.96:324.112:200.112:07-0.15:458:21Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:593.07:214.31:12-0.212:59-0.35:458:21New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:493.28:104.52:00-0.51:49-0.55:468:22New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:393.39:004.52:47-0.62:39-0.55:468:22New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:323.39:524.43:36-0.63:32-0.45:468:22Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:283.410:464.24:29-0.64:30-0.35:468:22Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:243.411:404.05:25-0.55:32-0.15:478:22Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:213.56:19-0.46:360.15:478:22First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:353.71:223.57:14-0.37:430.25:478:22First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:353.42:303.68:10-0.28:540.35:488:22First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:433.13:363.79:06-0.110:020.35:488:22First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:503.04:333.910:000.011:040.35:498:22Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:43 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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