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 5h 03m 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 - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:173.06:100.46:231.15:498:22First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:123.012:593.06:460.57:141.25:508:22First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:532.81:453.17:250.68:081.25:508:22First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:412.62:383.28:070.69:061.15:508:22First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:382.53:303.48:540.710:011.05:518:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:382.44:193.59:420.610:540.85:528:22Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:342.55:083.710:320.511:490.65:528:22Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:282.66:003.911:250.45:538:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:232.76:514.112:430.312:210.25:538:21Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:162.97:414.31:320.01:15-0.15:548:21Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:063.18:294.42:17-0.22:06-0.25:548:20Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:563.39:174.33:02-0.42:57-0.35:558:20Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:483.410:084.23:48-0.53:52-0.25:568:20Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:423.610:594.04:38-0.54:51-0.15:568:19Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:363.811:493.75:28-0.55:540.15:578:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:303.86:17-0.46:570.35:588:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:413.41:273.97:07-0.38:040.45:588:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:393.12:333.98:01-0.19:150.55:598:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:482.83:383.98:580.110:210.56:008:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:582.74:384.09:560.211:240.56:008:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:012.75:354.010:530.36:018:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:012.86:293.912:240.511:52 AM0.46:028:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:552.97:173.91:160.412:490.46:038:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:423.07:583.91:580.31:370.46:038:13New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:233.18:353.82:350.32:180.46:048:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:033.29:103.73:080.32:560.56:058:12New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:423.29:463.63:400.33:350.76:068:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:213.310:213.54:130.34:160.86:068:10Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:593.310:583.34:470.45:001.06:078:10Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:363.311:343.15:220.55:461.16:088:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:133.45:570.76:331.26:098:08First Quarter31Mon
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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