Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 42m at 7:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:393.011:172.74:360.65:150.27:124:59Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:202.95:280.65:570.17:125:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:042.812:072.76:240.76:430.17:135:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:593.01:052.67:270.67:35-0.17:135:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:013.22:102.58:310.48:30-0.27:135:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:013.53:142.59:330.19:26-0.47:135:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:593.84:162.610:35-0.210:25-0.67:135:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:574.05:182.811:37-0.511:25-0.97:135:05Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:554.26:172.912:33-0.87:135:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:504.47:123.112:23-1.11:24-1.07:125:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:424.48:053.21:18-1.22:13-1.17:125:08New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:344.29:013.32:11-1.23:04-1.17:125:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:264.09:573.33:08-1.03:56-1.07:125:10Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:183.710:523.34:09-0.74:48-0.87:125:11Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:073.311:463.25:11-0.35:37-0.67:115:12First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:582.96:140.06:27-0.47:115:13First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:473.212:562.67:230.37:19-0.27:115:14First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:543.12:042.38:310.48:130.07:105:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:563.13:082.29:330.59:050.17:105:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:493.14:032.210:300.59:550.27:095:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:393.24:552.311:240.410:460.17:095:18Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:253.25:422.312:090.27:085:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:063.36:232.412:450.17:085:20Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:433.37:002.512:16-0.11:160.07:075:21Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:163.47:352.612:53-0.11:45-0.17:075:22Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:493.48:102.71:28-0.22:15-0.27:065:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:223.38:472.72:04-0.12:46-0.27:065:24Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:563.29:242.82:42-0.13:20-0.27:055:25Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:323.110:032.93:250.13:57-0.27:045:26Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:102.910:443.04:120.24:35-0.27:035:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:502.811:293.15:020.25:16-0.27:035:28Third Quarter31Mon
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 10:39 pm — 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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