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 5h 01m 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:223.47:344.01:290.81:230.96:347:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:573.58:074.01:580.71:580.96:357:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:303.78:403.92:260.62:320.96:357:27Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:033.79:133.82:540.63:070.96:367:25Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:373.89:483.73:260.63:451.06:377:24Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:143.910:253.63:590.74:281.16:387:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:523.911:053.44:370.85:141.26:397:21Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:333.911:473.35:180.96:021.36:397:20Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:174.06:021.06:551.36:407:18Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:343.21:084.06:521.07:541.36:417:17Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:313.12:104.07:501.08:581.26:427:15Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:403.13:204.28:550.910:011.06:427:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:523.34:254.310:000.711:020.76:437:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:563.65:264.511:030.56:447:11Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:583.96:244.712:000.412:070.26:457:09Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:554.37:194.712:550.01:07-0.16:457:08New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:484.58:094.71:44-0.22:02-0.26:467:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:384.78:584.62:30-0.32:55-0.26:477:05New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:284.89:484.33:15-0.33:480.06:487:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:204.810:394.04:02-0.14:450.36:487:02Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:114.611:303.74:520.35:440.66:497:00Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:024.45:440.66:430.96:506:59First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:223.412:564.26:371.07:451.26:516:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:193.21:583.97:351.38:511.46:526:56First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:343.13:093.88:401.59:521.56:526:55First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:483.14:103.89:441.610:441.56:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:433.25:003.810:391.611:311.46:546:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:313.35:453.811:311.56:556:50Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:133.56:253.912:121.212:181.36:556:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:513.77:023.912:481.012:591.26:566:47Full Moon30Sun
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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