Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 6:52 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:243.39:474.13:31-0.63:27-0.45:486:24Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:143.111:373.85:26-0.25:190.06:467:24Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:032.86:220.26:130.46:457:25First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:293.512:572.67:210.67:120.76:447:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:293.22:072.58:280.88:200.96:427:27First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:473.03:282.59:330.99:311.06:417:28First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:582.94:282.710:280.910:310.96:397:29Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:513.05:172.811:150.811:240.86:387:29Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:363.06:003.011:560.76:377:30Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:173.16:383.312:130.612:310.56:357:31Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:543.17:123.512:550.41:020.46:347:32Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:283.17:443.61:310.21:320.26:337:33Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:013.18:163.82:050.12:010.26:317:34Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:343.18:493.82:380.02:330.26:307:34Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:093.09:253.83:140.03:060.26:297:35Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:462.910:063.83:530.13:440.36:277:36Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:282.810:513.84:380.24:280.46:267:37Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:132.811:393.75:270.45:200.56:257:38Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:032.76:200.56:170.66:237:39Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:323.61:002.77:170.57:200.66:227:39Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:343.52:112.88:200.58:320.56:217:40Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:473.43:273.19:230.39:430.36:207:41Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:563.54:323.410:200.110:500.16:187:42Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:573.55:293.811:14-0.211:54-0.26:177:43Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:553.66:244.212:07-0.46:167:44Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:493.67:144.412:54-0.512:57-0.66:157:44New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:403.68:014.51:47-0.71:44-0.76:147:45New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:283.58:474.52:36-0.72:28-0.66:137:46New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:153.39:344.33:23-0.63:12-0.36:117:47Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:033.210:224.14:12-0.33:590.06:107:48Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:43 pm — 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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