Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 09m at 9:59 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:523.810:263.53:43-1.04:20-1.17:025:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:433.411:213.54:44-0.75:12-0.97:015:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:353.15:46-0.46:05-0.77:015:31Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:203.412:332.76:53-0.17:02-0.47:005:32Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:293.41:462.58:050.18:03-0.36:595:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:413.33:002.49:140.29:05-0.16:585:34Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:433.34:032.410:180.210:05-0.16:575:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:403.45:002.511:180.111:03-0.16:565:36Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:323.45:502.612:080.06:555:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:163.46:322.712:47-0.16:545:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:543.47:092.812:37-0.31:20-0.26:535:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:283.47:442.91:13-0.31:50-0.36:525:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:003.48:192.91:46-0.22:19-0.36:515:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:333.38:542.92:20-0.12:50-0.26:505:42Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:073.29:302.92:570.03:23-0.16:495:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:433.010:072.93:380.23:590.06:485:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:192.810:452.94:210.34:360.16:475:45Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:572.611:262.95:070.55:160.26:455:46First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:392.55:560.66:000.26:445:47First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:133.012:302.36:520.66:520.36:435:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:133.01:352.37:550.67:520.26:425:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:203.22:442.48:590.48:530.06:415:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:243.43:472.610:000.29:54-0.36:395:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:243.64:482.810:59-0.210:56-0.66:385:52Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:223.95:453.111:55-0.611:55-1.06:375:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:154.16:393.512:44-0.96:365:54Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:054.27:293.712:49-1.31:29-1.26:345:55Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:534.28:193.91:41-1.42:15-1.36:335:56Full Moon28Thu
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 12:48 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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