Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:48 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 52m at 3:38 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:202.96:413.912:380.612:150.66:108:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:063.07:223.91:220.51:030.66:108:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:463.17:593.91:580.41:430.66:118:05Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:233.28:343.92:290.42:190.66:128:04Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:593.29:083.82:590.42:540.76:138:03Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:353.39:433.73:300.43:310.86:148:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:123.310:193.64:040.44:110.96:148:01Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:503.410:563.44:400.54:551.06:158:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:283.411:353.35:170.65:421.16:167:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:073.55:560.66:301.26:177:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:153.112:503.66:380.77:231.26:187:56Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:013.01:413.77:240.78:221.26:187:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:582.92:423.88:180.79:231.06:197:54Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:042.93:444.09:170.610:240.86:207:53Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:093.04:444.210:160.411:240.56:217:52Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:123.25:444.411:170.26:217:51Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:133.56:424.612:240.212:19-0.16:227:49New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:123.87:374.81:18-0.21:19-0.36:237:48New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:064.08:284.82:08-0.42:14-0.56:247:47New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:584.29:194.62:55-0.63:08-0.46:257:46New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:524.410:114.43:43-0.54:04-0.26:257:44Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:464.411:034.14:34-0.45:050.06:267:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:404.411:553.75:25-0.16:060.36:277:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:334.36:170.17:080.76:287:41First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:483.41:314.17:100.58:150.96:297:39First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:493.12:393.98:070.89:231.16:297:38First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:043.03:453.99:091.010:231.26:307:37First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:123.04:413.810:081.111:191.26:317:35Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:083.05:323.811:031.16:327:34Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:593.16:173.912:101.111:56 AM1.16:327:32Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:433.36:583.912:541.012:441.06:337:31Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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