Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 5:57 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:432.82:022.18:210.98:110.76:315:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:512.93:092.29:200.89:100.56:305:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:483.04:052.410:130.610:060.36:285:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:383.24:552.711:020.311:010.06:276:00Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:243.45:423.011:460.011:53-0.36:266:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:073.66:263.312:26-0.46:246:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:483.77:073.712:40-0.61:03-0.76:236:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:293.77:503.91:24-0.81:42-0.86:216:04New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:123.69:354.03:10-0.83:22-0.97:207:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:573.410:234.03:59-0.74:07-0.87:197:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:463.211:154.04:53-0.54:56-0.67:177:06Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:373.05:51-0.35:51-0.47:167:07Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:093.812:312.86:510.06:50-0.17:147:08First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:103.61:372.68:000.37:570.17:137:09First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:273.43:022.69:150.49:130.27:127:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:493.44:192.710:240.410:240.17:107:10Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:563.45:223.011:250.211:310.07:097:11Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:543.46:173.212:190.07:077:12Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:433.57:043.412:31-0.21:04-0.17:067:13Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:263.57:453.61:22-0.31:42-0.37:047:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:033.48:213.72:03-0.32:14-0.37:037:15Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:373.38:563.72:40-0.32:44-0.27:027:16Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:113.29:303.73:15-0.23:15-0.17:007:16Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:463.010:053.63:500.03:480.16:597:17Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:232.910:433.44:280.24:240.46:577:18Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:012.711:223.35:090.45:040.66:567:19Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:402.65:520.65:470.86:547:20Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:033.112:222.56:390.86:350.96:537:21Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:513.01:122.47:321.07:301.06:517:21Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:493.02:172.48:321.08:331.06:507:22Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:583.03:282.59:300.99:360.86:497:23Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:53 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 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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