Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 8:55 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:592.89:073.83:050.12:460.45:478:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:382.89:463.73:420.23:250.55:468:13Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:192.710:283.64:230.34:090.65:468:14Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:032.811:133.65:080.34:580.65:468:15Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:492.811:593.55:540.35:520.75:468:15Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:382.96:420.36:500.75:458:16First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:483.41:343.17:310.27:520.65:458:16First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:453.32:383.48:240.08:590.55:458:17First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:503.23:403.79:18-0.110:040.25:458:17Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:543.14:374.010:12-0.311:06-0.15:458:18Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:553.15:334.311:06-0.45:458:18Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:553.26:294.512:09-0.312:02-0.55:458:19Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:553.27:234.61:08-0.612:59-0.65:458:19Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:513.38:154.62:02-0.71:52-0.65:458:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:443.39:074.52:53-0.72:44-0.55:458:20Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:383.310:004.33:44-0.63:37-0.35:458:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:333.210:534.04:38-0.44:350.05:458:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:283.211:433.75:32-0.25:360.35:458:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:213.16:230.06:360.65:458:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:323.41:163.17:110.27:380.85:458:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:223.12:173.17:590.48:430.95:468:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:202.83:163.28:450.59:431.05:468:22Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:202.64:053.39:280.610:360.95:468:22Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:132.64:483.410:080.611:260.85:468:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:012.55:283.510:490.65:478:22Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:492.66:093.612:140.711:33 AM0.65:478:22Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:352.66:503.712:570.512:190.55:478:22Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:182.77:293.81:350.31:030.45:488:22New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:582.78:083.92:090.21:440.45:488:22New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:362.88:463.92:440.12:240.35:488:22New Moon30Mon
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 11:42 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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