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 4h 07m 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 - Jun 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:072.86:140.56:101.05:478:13Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:113.212:552.86:570.67:031.15:468:13First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:553.01:492.87:400.78:001.25:468:14First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:452.82:482.98:240.79:001.25:468:15First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:442.63:393.19:070.79:551.15:458:15First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:402.64:233.39:480.610:460.95:458:16Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:312.55:053.510:300.611:360.75:458:16Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:192.65:483.711:140.55:458:17Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:082.66:323.912:260.412:010.45:458:17Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:552.77:164.01:120.212:490.25:458:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:402.88:004.11:550.01:360.15:458:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:252.98:454.22:36-0.22:210.05:458:19Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:123.09:334.23:20-0.23:09-0.15:458:19Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:033.010:234.14:08-0.24:020.05:458:20Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:563.111:153.95:00-0.35:010.15:458:20Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:503.35:51-0.36:030.25:458:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:063.712:463.46:42-0.37:070.35:458:21Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:003.41:483.57:34-0.28:160.45:458:21Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:013.22:553.78:29-0.29:260.45:458:21Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:093.03:573.99:23-0.210:310.35:458:21Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:132.94:534.010:16-0.111:340.25:468:22Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:142.85:474.111:10-0.15:468:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:122.86:404.112:350.012:060.05:468:22Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:072.97:284.11:27-0.11:010.05:468:22New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:562.98:134.02:12-0.11:490.05:478:22New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:403.08:553.92:53-0.12:330.15:478:22New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:253.09:363.73:330.03:160.35:478:22Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:093.010:163.64:130.14:000.55:488:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:543.010:563.44:540.24:470.75:488:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:363.011:343.25:330.35:350.95:498:22Waxing 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 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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