Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:04 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 26m at 12:35 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:513.76:593.812:451.112:561.26:576:46New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:254.07:333.81:160.91:341.06:586:44New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:584.28:073.81:450.72:110.96:596:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:314.38:413.72:160.72:480.87:006:41New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:064.49:193.62:480.63:280.87:006:40Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:464.410:003.53:240.74:120.97:016:39Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:294.410:463.34:040.85:021.07:026:37Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:174.311:363.24:521.05:561.27:036:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:094.35:471.16:551.27:046:34First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:303.21:084.26:471.27:591.27:056:33First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:373.22:204.17:561.29:071.17:056:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:583.33:334.19:101.110:080.97:066:30Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:113.64:374.210:190.911:030.67:076:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:123.95:344.211:250.611:560.37:086:28Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:084.36:284.212:280.47:096:26Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:594.67:184.212:450.11:240.27:106:25Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:454.88:044.11:29-0.12:130.17:116:24Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:304.98:493.92:110.02:590.27:126:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:134.89:343.72:510.13:460.47:126:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:584.610:213.53:330.44:360.77:136:20Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:444.311:093.34:180.85:271.07:146:19Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:304.111:573.15:071.16:201.37:156:17Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:173.85:591.47:151.57:166:16Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:493.01:093.66:541.78:151.67:176:15Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:542.92:133.47:551.89:121.67:186:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:113.03:203.49:001.89:581.57:196:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:083.14:113.49:571.710:371.37:206:12Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:523.34:553.510:481.511:141.17:216:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:323.65:373.511:371.311:500.97:226:09Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:103.85:173.511:241.111:270.76:235:08Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:474.15:573.512:080.86:245:07New Moon31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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