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 3h 52m 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 - May 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:372.97:503.81:480.21:320.46:097:49Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:102.98:223.82:190.22:030.46:087:49Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:442.98:563.82:510.12:360.46:077:50Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:192.89:333.73:250.23:110.56:067:51Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:572.810:133.74:040.33:500.66:057:52Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:392.710:563.64:470.44:350.76:047:53Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:232.711:423.55:340.55:260.86:037:54Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:112.76:230.56:220.86:027:54Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:323.41:052.87:150.57:230.86:017:55Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:283.32:103.08:100.48:310.76:007:56Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:333.33:173.39:060.29:390.46:007:57Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:393.34:183.79:59-0.110:430.15:597:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:393.35:134.110:52-0.311:46-0.25:587:59Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:373.36:084.411:45-0.55:577:59Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:353.47:024.612:46-0.512:39-0.65:568:00New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:303.47:534.71:41-0.71:32-0.75:558:01New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:233.48:444.62:32-0.82:22-0.65:558:02New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:153.39:364.43:23-0.73:12-0.45:548:03Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:093.210:304.24:16-0.44:06-0.25:538:03Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:043.111:243.85:13-0.25:060.25:538:04Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:593.06:090.16:070.55:528:05Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:163.512:563.07:030.37:100.75:518:06First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:093.22:003.07:570.58:180.95:518:06First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:102.93:073.08:480.69:231.05:508:07First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:142.84:003.29:340.610:201.05:508:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:072.74:443.310:130.611:110.95:498:09Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:542.65:243.510:510.65:498:09Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:392.66:033.612:000.711:30 AM0.65:488:10Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:232.66:413.712:440.512:120.55:488:11Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:052.77:193.81:220.412:530.55:478:11Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:432.77:563.81:560.21:320.45:478:12Full Moon31Thu
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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