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 5h 33m 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 - Jul 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:493.17:194.61:04-0.412:52-0.55:498:22Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:473.28:144.61:59-0.61:50-0.65:508:22Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:423.39:084.62:50-0.72:45-0.65:508:22Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:393.410:024.43:42-0.73:41-0.45:518:22Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:363.510:564.14:36-0.54:42-0.25:518:22Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:323.511:473.85:30-0.45:450.15:528:22Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:263.56:20-0.26:480.45:528:21Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:373.41:233.57:090.07:530.65:538:21Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:303.02:243.57:570.29:000.85:538:21Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:312.83:243.58:450.410:000.95:548:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:342.64:153.59:320.610:550.95:558:20Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:292.55:003.510:170.711:480.85:558:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:202.55:453.611:030.75:568:19Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:102.66:283.612:370.711:51 AM0.75:578:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:562.77:093.71:190.612:390.75:578:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:372.87:473.81:530.51:220.65:588:18New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:142.88:233.82:250.42:010.55:598:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:512.98:583.82:560.32:390.55:598:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:293.09:353.73:300.33:180.66:008:16Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:093.110:133.64:050.34:010.66:018:16Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:493.210:523.54:430.24:490.76:018:15Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:313.311:343.45:220.25:400.86:028:14Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:143.56:030.26:340.86:038:14First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:183.21:023.76:470.27:320.86:048:13First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:083.01:583.87:360.28:350.76:048:12First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:092.93:024.08:320.29:400.66:058:12First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:182.94:064.29:320.110:440.46:068:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:262.95:074.310:330.011:490.26:078:10Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:313.16:094.511:37-0.16:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:363.27:084.612:51-0.112:41-0.26:088:08Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:353.58:024.61:45-0.31:41-0.46:098:07Full Moon31Sat
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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