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 30m at 7:04 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:18 pm (3.5 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 - Jun 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:343.14:183.79:480.010:450.35:468:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:343.05:103.810:380.011:460.25:468:14Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:292.95:594.011:260.05:468:14Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:212.96:454.012:420.112:150.15:468:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:092.97:264.01:290.01:010.15:458:15New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:522.98:053.92:100.01:420.25:458:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:322.98:423.82:460.02:210.35:458:16New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:112.89:203.73:210.12:580.45:458:17New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:522.89:593.63:580.23:380.65:458:17Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:352.810:403.44:380.44:220.85:458:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:182.711:203.35:200.55:090.95:458:18Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:592.76:000.55:581.05:458:19Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:003.112:422.86:400.66:481.15:458:19First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:413.01:302.97:210.67:431.15:458:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:282.82:233.08:040.58:421.05:458:20First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:242.73:173.38:510.59:410.85:458:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:232.74:083.69:380.310:360.65:458:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:202.74:573.810:270.211:330.35:458:21Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:152.75:494.111:190.05:458:21Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:112.86:424.312:300.012:14-0.25:458:21Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:083.07:354.51:23-0.31:09-0.45:468:22Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:013.18:274.52:13-0.52:02-0.55:468:22Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:543.29:194.53:03-0.62:55-0.55:468:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:503.310:144.33:55-0.63:52-0.45:478:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:493.411:094.14:50-0.64:55-0.25:478:22Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:463.55:44-0.56:000.05:478:22Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:033.812:443.56:37-0.47:060.25:488:22Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:573.51:463.67:30-0.28:160.45:488:22Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:583.12:533.78:23-0.19:260.55:488:22Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:062.93:543.79:160.110:290.55:498:22Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:11 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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