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 5h 36m 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 - Aug 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:382.76:033.712:020.911:24 AM0.86:108:07Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:282.86:473.712:520.812:170.86:108:06Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:132.97:273.81:320.71:030.86:118:05New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:523.08:023.82:050.61:430.76:128:04New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:283.18:353.82:340.52:190.76:138:03New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:033.29:073.73:020.42:540.76:148:02New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:393.39:413.63:320.43:320.86:148:01Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:153.410:173.54:040.44:140.96:158:00Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:523.510:543.44:380.54:591.06:167:59Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:303.611:333.25:150.65:471.16:177:58Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:103.75:540.66:371.16:187:56First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:153.012:563.76:370.77:331.16:187:55First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:042.91:523.87:260.78:351.16:197:54First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:052.82:573.98:250.79:391.06:207:53First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:162.84:034.19:290.610:420.86:217:52Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:253.05:064.310:320.411:450.56:227:51Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:303.26:074.511:370.26:227:49Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:343.57:044.712:450.112:42-0.16:237:48Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:313.87:574.71:37-0.21:41-0.36:247:47Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:244.18:474.62:24-0.42:35-0.36:257:46Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:164.39:364.43:09-0.53:29-0.26:257:44Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:084.410:264.13:55-0.44:270.06:267:43Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:004.411:163.84:43-0.25:260.36:277:42Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:504.35:310.16:260.66:287:40Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:053.412:414.16:200.47:281.06:297:39Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:563.11:383.97:110.88:341.26:297:38Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:582.92:463.88:071.19:401.36:307:36Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:152.83:523.79:091.310:381.46:317:35Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:202.84:483.710:071.311:311.46:327:34Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:142.95:373.711:021.36:327:32Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:033.16:213.812:201.211:54 AM1.26:337:31Waning Crescent31Wed
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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