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 36m at 7:54 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:16 pm (3.7 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 - Mar 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:552.83:192.29:320.99:110.66:315:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:523.04:132.310:270.710:050.46:305:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:423.15:022.511:160.510:590.26:285:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:283.35:472.811:570.211:48-0.16:276:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:093.56:283.112:33-0.16:266:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:473.67:073.312:33-0.41:07-0.46:246:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:253.67:463.61:16-0.61:42-0.66:236:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:043.68:283.71:59-0.72:19-0.76:226:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:463.59:133.82:45-0.63:00-0.66:206:04Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:313.310:013.93:35-0.53:45-0.56:196:05Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:193.110:523.84:30-0.34:35-0.46:176:06Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:102.911:483.75:28-0.15:29-0.26:166:07Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:082.76:310.26:310.06:156:08Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:553.51:222.67:420.37:420.16:136:09Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:163.52:462.68:550.38:560.16:126:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:303.53:572.810:010.210:05-0.16:106:10Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:343.64:583.111:020.011:11-0.26:096:11Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:293.75:523.311:54-0.26:076:12Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:173.76:373.512:07-0.412:37-0.46:066:13New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:593.77:183.712:55-0.51:13-0.46:046:14New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:373.67:553.71:36-0.51:47-0.46:036:15New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:143.48:323.72:15-0.42:20-0.36:026:16New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:513.29:093.62:54-0.12:53-0.16:006:16Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:283.09:463.53:340.13:300.25:596:17Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:072.810:253.34:160.34:090.55:576:18Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:462.611:053.24:590.64:520.75:566:19Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:292.511:513.05:450.85:380.95:546:20First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:192.46:381.06:311.05:536:21First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:482.91:252.37:391.17:321.05:516:21First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:592.92:372.48:401.08:340.95:506:22First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:043.03:342.69:330.99:320.75:496:23Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 11:05 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 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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