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 4h 37m 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 - Jan 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:544.38:163.11:29-0.92:25-0.87:124:59New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:444.29:113.22:21-0.93:16-0.87:125:00Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:364.010:073.33:17-0.74:08-0.87:125:00Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:283.711:033.34:19-0.55:00-0.87:135:01Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:193.45:22-0.25:52-0.67:135:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:023.312:153.06:290.06:45-0.57:135:03First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:073.41:202.77:410.27:41-0.47:135:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:173.42:312.58:520.28:38-0.37:135:05Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:193.53:342.49:560.29:33-0.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:153.54:322.410:580.210:28-0.17:125:07Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:083.55:272.511:530.111:23-0.27:125:07Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:563.56:142.512:380.07:125:08Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:383.56:552.612:11-0.21:15-0.17:125:09Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:153.57:332.712:52-0.21:49-0.17:125:10Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:503.48:112.71:28-0.22:20-0.27:115:11Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:243.48:492.72:04-0.12:52-0.17:115:12Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:583.29:282.72:410.13:26-0.17:115:13Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:343.110:062.73:220.24:010.07:105:14Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:092.910:442.74:070.44:370.07:105:15Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:462.711:242.84:530.55:140.17:105:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:252.55:420.65:530.17:095:17Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:082.812:112.36:360.76:390.27:095:18Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:022.91:092.27:370.67:320.17:085:19Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:053.12:162.28:400.58:300.07:085:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:063.33:202.39:400.39:29-0.27:075:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:053.54:212.410:410.010:29-0.57:065:23Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:033.85:212.711:40-0.411:29-0.87:065:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:584.06:182.912:32-0.77:055:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:504.27:103.212:26-1.11:19-1.07:045:26New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:394.28:023.41:19-1.32:05-1.27:045:27New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:284.18:543.52:11-1.32:52-1.37:035:28Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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