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 2h 03m 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:362.65:560.36:03-0.27:025:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:203.212:302.46:570.36:58-0.27:015:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:243.31:392.38:040.38:00-0.27:005:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:343.42:512.49:110.19:05-0.46:595:32Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:403.63:592.510:17-0.110:09-0.66:595:33Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:443.85:052.811:21-0.411:14-0.96:585:34Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:444.06:063.012:18-0.86:575:35New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:394.27:003.312:15-1.11:08-1.06:565:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:294.27:513.51:10-1.31:53-1.26:555:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:174.08:423.62:02-1.32:39-1.26:545:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:043.89:323.62:55-1.03:25-1.06:535:39Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:523.510:223.53:50-0.74:11-0.86:525:40Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:383.111:103.44:47-0.44:57-0.56:515:41Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:232.85:430.05:43-0.26:505:42First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:003.212:122.46:440.46:320.16:485:43First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:593.01:152.27:510.67:280.46:475:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:102.92:312.18:560.78:280.56:465:45First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:142.93:342.29:550.79:260.56:455:46Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:092.94:282.310:510.610:200.46:445:47Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:583.05:162.411:390.511:110.36:435:48Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:423.25:592.612:170.36:415:49Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:193.36:362.712:470.16:405:50Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:523.47:102.912:34-0.11:14-0.16:395:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:243.47:433.11:10-0.21:42-0.26:385:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:553.38:173.21:46-0.32:11-0.36:375:53Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:293.28:543.32:24-0.22:44-0.36:355:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:053.19:333.43:05-0.23:20-0.36:345:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:453.010:153.43:510.04:00-0.26:335:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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