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 : 7:04 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 12:35 am (3.1 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 - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:473.26:593.91:001.112:411.16:347:30Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:253.47:343.91:320.91:221.06:357:28New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:593.68:063.91:590.71:580.96:357:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:323.78:383.92:260.62:330.96:367:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:053.89:113.82:540.63:100.96:377:24New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:393.99:463.63:240.63:501.06:387:22Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:174.010:243.53:580.74:341.06:397:21Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:574.111:063.34:360.85:221.16:397:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:404.111:513.25:180.96:131.26:407:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:284.16:061.07:101.36:417:17First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:423.11:254.17:011.08:141.36:427:15First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:453.02:354.18:061.09:211.26:427:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:023.13:474.29:160.910:251.06:437:12Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:163.34:524.410:230.711:250.76:447:11Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:213.65:524.511:300.56:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:214.06:474.612:220.312:340.26:457:08Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:164.37:384.61:130.01:320.06:467:06Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:064.68:264.51:58-0.22:24-0.16:477:05Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:534.89:124.32:40-0.23:150.06:487:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:414.810:004.03:22-0.14:070.36:487:02Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:294.710:483.74:070.25:020.66:497:00Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:174.511:373.44:540.65:580.96:506:59Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:054.25:430.96:551.36:516:57Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:263.212:563.96:351.37:571.56:526:56Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:233.01:593.77:311.69:031.76:526:54Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:392.93:133.68:361.710:011.76:536:53Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:523.04:133.69:401.710:511.66:546:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:463.15:013.710:351.711:341.56:556:50Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:323.35:433.711:251.56:566:49Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:133.56:223.812:121.312:131.46:566:47Waning Crescent30Fri
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 3:49 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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