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 4h 17m 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 - Jun 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:113.26:424.512:24-0.312:18-0.55:468:13Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:073.27:354.71:20-0.61:11-0.65:468:14Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:013.38:274.72:12-0.82:04-0.75:468:14Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:553.39:204.63:04-0.82:56-0.65:468:15Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:513.310:174.43:58-0.73:52-0.45:458:16Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:513.311:144.14:55-0.54:55-0.25:458:16Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:493.25:54-0.36:000.15:458:17Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:103.812:503.26:50-0.27:080.35:458:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:073.51:563.37:460.08:190.55:458:18Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:123.23:053.38:410.19:290.65:458:18Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:182.94:033.59:320.210:300.65:458:19Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:152.84:523.610:170.311:270.65:458:19Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:062.75:363.611:000.45:458:19Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:542.66:173.712:200.511:43 AM0.45:458:20Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:402.76:563.71:050.412:260.45:458:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:222.77:333.81:430.31:070.45:458:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:002.78:083.72:160.21:450.45:458:21New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:372.88:443.72:470.22:220.55:458:21New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:142.79:213.63:200.22:590.55:458:21New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:542.79:593.63:560.33:380.65:468:22Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:352.710:393.54:360.34:230.75:468:22Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:162.811:193.45:160.45:110.85:468:22Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:582.95:570.36:020.95:468:22Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:003.312:423.06:390.36:560.95:478:22First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:453.11:333.27:230.27:550.85:478:22First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:383.02:313.58:110.18:590.65:478:22First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:392.93:303.79:040.010:010.45:488:22Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:432.94:274.09:57-0.111:020.15:488:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:452.95:244.310:53-0.35:488:22Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:473.06:224.512:04-0.211:52 AM-0.45:498:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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