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 6h 12m 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 - Mar 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:434.09:114.02:34-1.33:02-1.26:325:57Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:333.710:044.03:30-1.03:51-1.06:305:58Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:243.410:573.84:28-0.74:43-0.76:295:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:153.011:523.65:28-0.35:36-0.46:285:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:112.76:320.06:34-0.16:266:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:573.41:232.57:430.37:400.26:256:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:153.22:442.48:530.58:490.36:246:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:233.23:482.59:550.59:520.36:226:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:213.24:432.610:530.510:510.36:216:04Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:123.25:312.811:420.311:420.26:196:05Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:553.36:122.912:200.26:186:06Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:313.46:463.112:220.012:510.16:176:07New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:043.47:183.212:560.01:180.06:156:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:343.47:503.31:28-0.11:44-0.16:146:08New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:063.38:223.32:000.02:13-0.16:126:09New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:383.28:563.32:340.02:440.06:116:10Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:133.09:313.33:120.13:180.16:106:11Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:502.910:103.33:530.33:570.36:086:12Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:292.710:513.34:380.44:390.46:076:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:122.611:383.35:260.55:260.46:056:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:012.56:210.66:200.56:046:14First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:353.31:052.57:230.67:240.46:026:15First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:453.32:182.68:290.58:310.26:016:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:563.53:262.99:310.39:36-0.15:596:17Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:593.74:283.210:30-0.110:40-0.45:586:18Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:593.95:263.611:26-0.411:42-0.85:576:18Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:544.06:204.012:17-0.85:556:19Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:454.17:104.312:38-1.11:03-1.05:546:20Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:344.07:584.41:29-1.21:48-1.15:526:21Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:233.98:484.42:21-1.12:33-0.95:516:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:133.69:394.33:14-0.93:22-0.75:496:23Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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