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 05m 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 - Jun 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:202.78:333.92:300.12:100.45:478:13Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:582.79:123.83:060.12:490.45:468:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:382.89:543.83:450.13:300.45:468:14Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:232.810:383.74:290.24:180.55:468:15Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:102.911:243.65:150.25:120.65:468:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:583.06:020.16:090.65:458:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:113.512:503.26:490.07:100.65:458:16Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:033.31:493.47:400.08:160.55:458:17Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:033.22:543.68:33-0.19:230.45:458:17Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:093.03:553.99:27-0.210:280.25:458:18Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:133.04:524.210:22-0.311:31-0.15:458:18Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:153.05:494.411:18-0.45:458:19Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:163.06:454.512:34-0.312:16-0.45:458:19New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:153.17:394.51:31-0.51:13-0.55:458:19New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:093.28:304.42:21-0.52:06-0.45:458:20New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:013.29:204.23:10-0.52:57-0.35:458:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:533.210:114.03:59-0.33:500.05:458:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:463.210:593.74:50-0.24:450.25:458:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:373.111:443.45:390.05:430.55:458:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:263.16:240.26:380.85:458:21First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:273.11:163.17:070.37:351.05:468:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:122.92:103.17:480.58:361.15:468:22First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:042.63:063.28:310.69:331.15:468:22First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:042.53:543.39:130.710:251.05:468:22Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:002.44:383.49:560.711:140.95:478:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:512.45:213.510:400.75:478:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:412.46:053.612:040.711:27 AM0.65:478:22Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:302.56:493.812:500.512:160.55:488:22Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:152.67:313.91:310.31:040.45:488:22Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:562.78:123.92:080.21:480.35:498:22Full Moon30Sat
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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