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 : 6:52 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 12:29 pm (3.4 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 - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:112.81:573.87:291.28:451.56:347:30First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:152.83:053.98:321.29:471.36:357:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:282.94:104.19:371.010:461.06:357:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:343.15:094.310:400.811:430.76:367:26Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:353.56:054.511:430.56:377:24Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:333.86:594.612:370.312:440.26:387:23Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:264.27:494.61:25-0.11:41-0.16:387:21Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:164.68:374.62:10-0.32:33-0.26:397:20Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:064.89:264.42:54-0.43:26-0.16:407:18Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:574.810:174.13:39-0.34:230.16:417:17Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:494.811:093.84:27-0.15:230.46:417:16Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:424.65:190.26:240.76:427:14Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:033.512:384.46:140.67:291.06:437:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:003.21:424.17:130.98:401.36:447:11Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:133.02:593.98:201.29:481.46:447:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:353.04:083.89:311.310:461.46:457:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:383.15:043.810:341.411:391.36:467:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:313.35:523.811:311.36:477:05Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:183.56:333.912:241.212:221.26:487:04Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:583.77:083.91:011.01:051.16:487:02New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:333.87:413.81:310.91:421.16:497:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:054.08:123.81:570.82:141.06:506:59New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:364.18:433.72:230.82:471.06:516:58New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:084.19:163.62:500.83:221.06:516:56Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:414.19:523.43:200.94:001.26:526:55Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:184.110:303.33:541.14:421.36:536:53Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:574.111:113.14:321.25:291.46:546:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:404.011:563.05:171.36:191.56:556:50First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:294.06:071.47:151.66:556:49First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:473.01:273.97:041.48:171.56:566:48First Quarter30Sat
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 3:40 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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