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 12m at 6:20 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:493.46:072.912:180.06:325:56Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:293.46:463.112:16-0.212:53-0.16:315:57Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:033.47:213.212:55-0.21:22-0.26:295:58Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:343.37:533.31:29-0.21:49-0.26:285:59Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:053.28:263.32:02-0.22:16-0.26:276:00Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:373.19:003.32:360.02:45-0.16:256:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:112.99:353.33:130.13:180.16:246:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:472.810:113.23:530.33:540.36:236:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:242.610:503.14:350.54:330.46:216:04Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:032.411:343.15:210.65:170.66:206:05Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:492.37:120.87:070.77:187:06Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:283.01:462.38:120.98:080.67:177:06Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:363.02:592.39:170.89:140.57:167:07Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:463.24:082.510:170.610:180.27:147:08Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:463.45:082.811:140.211:20-0.17:137:09Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:423.66:053.212:07-0.27:117:10Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:353.86:573.612:20-0.512:56-0.67:107:11New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:243.97:464.01:16-0.81:41-0.97:087:12New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:123.98:344.32:08-1.12:24-1.17:077:12New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:593.89:224.42:58-1.13:08-1.17:067:13New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:483.610:134.33:50-1.03:55-0.97:047:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:393.411:064.24:46-0.74:46-0.67:037:15Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:323.15:44-0.45:42-0.37:017:16Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:013.912:262.96:460.06:410.07:007:17First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:013.61:312.77:540.47:490.36:587:17First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:173.32:562.69:080.69:050.56:577:18First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:403.24:112.710:140.610:160.56:557:19Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:453.25:092.911:110.611:190.46:547:20Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:383.25:593.012:010.56:537:21Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:233.26:423.212:140.312:430.36:517:22Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:023.27:193.41:010.21:170.26:507:22Full Moon31Sat
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 9:24 am — 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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