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 2h 35m 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 - Oct 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:554.410:123.63:340.64:240.96:576:45Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:354.310:543.44:120.95:101.26:586:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:164.111:373.24:531.25:571.46:596:42Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:583.95:381.56:451.67:006:41Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:223.012:443.76:261.77:401.87:016:40Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:142.91:393.67:191.88:421.87:016:38Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:232.92:473.58:191.99:381.77:026:37Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:352.93:493.69:211.810:251.67:036:35Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:293.14:393.710:171.611:071.37:046:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:143.45:243.811:101.411:481.07:056:33Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:573.76:083.912:011.17:066:31Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:384.06:504.012:280.712:510.87:066:30New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:194.47:324.01:060.51:360.57:076:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:594.68:133.91:440.32:200.37:086:27New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:414.88:573.92:230.23:060.37:096:26New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:264.89:443.73:040.23:550.47:106:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:154.810:363.63:500.34:490.57:116:23Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:084.711:313.44:430.55:480.77:126:22Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:054.55:420.76:510.97:136:21First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:303.31:074.36:460.97:581.07:146:20First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:413.22:214.17:581.19:081.07:146:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:073.33:374.09:141.110:080.87:156:17Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:183.64:394.010:241.011:020.77:166:16Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:153.95:333.911:290.811:510.57:176:15Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:064.16:233.912:280.77:186:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:524.37:073.812:360.41:190.57:196:13Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:334.47:483.71:160.32:020.57:206:11Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:104.58:253.61:510.32:400.57:216:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:464.49:033.52:250.53:170.67:226:09Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:224.39:423.32:590.63:550.87:236:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:594.19:243.22:350.93:361.06:245:07Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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