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 4h 15m 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 - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:404.03:553.310:080.210:05-0.36:544:48Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:354.34:533.311:100.010:58-0.46:554:48Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:284.55:493.312:08-0.26:564:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:194.66:413.312:59-0.36:564:48Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:074.57:293.212:41-0.51:45-0.36:574:48Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:544.48:183.11:28-0.42:32-0.26:584:48Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:414.29:083.02:15-0.23:210.06:594:48Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:293.99:592.93:040.14:110.27:004:48Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:153.610:482.93:570.55:000.47:014:48Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:593.311:382.84:510.75:460.57:014:48Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:423.15:451.06:310.67:024:48Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:332.812:302.86:431.17:150.67:034:48Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:352.81:262.77:451.27:590.67:044:49Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:313.02:262.58:431.18:400.67:044:49Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:173.13:172.59:351.09:210.57:054:49Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:593.34:052.510:250.810:040.47:064:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:413.54:532.511:150.610:490.37:064:50Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:233.75:392.612:000.37:074:50Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:063.86:222.612:410.17:074:51New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:473.97:042.712:200.01:20-0.17:084:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:294.07:472.81:03-0.22:00-0.27:084:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:124.08:332.81:46-0.22:44-0.27:094:52Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:583.99:242.92:33-0.23:31-0.37:094:53Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:463.810:173.03:27-0.14:21-0.37:104:53Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:353.611:103.14:250.05:10-0.47:104:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:253.45:270.16:01-0.47:114:54First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:083.212:203.16:330.26:54-0.47:114:55First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:133.41:262.97:440.37:50-0.47:114:56First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:213.62:352.78:530.28:47-0.47:114:56Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:233.83:392.79:590.09:43-0.57:124:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:213.94:402.711:03-0.110:39-0.57:124:58Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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