Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:54 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 27m at 1:27 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:464.310:024.03:340.04:030.46:347:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:324.210:453.74:150.24:550.76:357:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:164.111:283.44:570.55:471.06:367:26Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:584.05:390.86:371.36:367:25Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:113.212:413.86:221.17:311.56:377:24Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:572.91:323.67:081.48:321.76:387:22Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:552.82:353.68:011.69:331.76:397:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:102.83:413.69:001.710:271.66:397:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:142.84:353.79:571.611:161.56:407:18Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:063.05:233.810:501.56:417:16Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:533.26:073.912:011.311:42 AM1.36:427:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:363.46:484.012:411.112:311.16:437:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:153.77:264.11:150.81:160.86:437:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:523.98:034.11:480.61:580.76:447:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:294.18:404.12:200.42:400.66:457:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:084.39:203.92:550.33:230.66:467:07Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:504.510:033.83:330.34:110.66:467:06Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:364.510:513.64:150.45:040.86:477:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:254.511:413.45:030.66:000.96:487:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:184.45:560.77:001.16:497:01First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:353.31:184.36:550.98:071.26:497:00First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:423.22:314.28:011.09:181.16:506:59First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:043.23:474.29:141.010:231.06:516:57Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:203.44:524.310:240.911:230.86:526:56Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:233.75:504.311:300.76:536:54Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:204.06:424.412:180.612:330.56:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:104.27:294.31:050.41:270.46:546:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:554.48:114.21:460.22:140.46:556:50Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:364.58:514.02:230.22:570.56:566:48Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:154.59:313.82:580.43:400.76:576:47Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 4:40 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 52% 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 (52% 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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