Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:20 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 11:50 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:443.79:594.03:38-0.33:510.16:098:07Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:333.910:463.84:22-0.34:470.26:108:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:224.011:343.65:08-0.35:450.46:118:05Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:134.15:56-0.26:450.56:128:04Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:243.31:074.16:460.07:500.66:128:03Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:213.12:114.17:420.19:000.76:138:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:312.93:234.18:440.310:080.76:148:01Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:472.94:304.19:480.411:140.76:158:00Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:552.95:324.110:520.46:167:59Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:593.16:294.112:160.511:57 AM0.46:167:58Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:563.37:194.21:100.412:570.36:177:57New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:453.48:024.11:540.21:470.36:187:56New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:283.68:414.02:320.22:310.36:197:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:093.79:173.93:060.23:120.56:207:54New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:493.79:543.73:400.33:530.76:207:52Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:283.710:313.54:130.44:360.96:217:51Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:063.711:083.24:480.65:211.16:227:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:433.611:463.05:240.86:061.36:237:49Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:223.66:021.06:531.46:237:48First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:272.81:063.56:431.27:461.56:247:46First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:132.71:593.57:301.38:451.66:257:45First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:132.63:033.58:251.49:441.56:267:44First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:232.64:033.79:231.310:391.46:277:42Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:242.74:573.810:211.111:321.16:277:41Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:193.05:484.011:170.96:287:40Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:123.26:374.212:220.812:140.66:297:38Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:023.67:224.41:060.41:080.36:307:37Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:483.98:064.41:470.11:580.16:317:36Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:334.28:504.32:27-0.22:460.06:317:34Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:194.49:374.23:08-0.33:370.16:327:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:094.610:263.93:52-0.24:320.26:337:32Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:05 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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