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 4h 12m 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 - Apr 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:003.14:262.810:230.710:350.56:477:24Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:533.25:183.111:110.411:330.26:467:25Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:443.46:073.511:590.06:447:26Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:323.56:553.912:28-0.212:45-0.36:437:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:203.67:404.21:20-0.51:29-0.66:427:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:053.68:264.42:08-0.82:12-0.86:407:28New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:523.69:144.52:56-0.82:56-0.86:397:29New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:413.410:054.43:46-0.73:44-0.66:377:30Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:333.310:594.24:41-0.54:38-0.46:367:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:283.111:564.05:40-0.25:37-0.16:357:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:263.06:420.16:410.26:337:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:583.71:352.97:490.37:520.46:327:33First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:133.42:582.98:590.49:100.46:317:34First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:333.34:093.110:010.410:200.46:297:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:363.35:063.310:550.311:230.36:287:36Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:303.25:563.511:440.36:277:36Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:183.26:403.712:200.212:280.26:257:37Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:003.27:183.81:080.11:060.16:247:38Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:373.17:533.91:480.01:390.16:237:39Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:113.18:253.92:210.02:100.26:217:40Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:453.08:583.82:530.02:400.36:207:41Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:203.09:333.73:250.13:130.46:197:42Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:562.910:113.64:010.33:490.66:187:42Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:362.810:513.54:400.54:300.86:177:43Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:162.711:333.35:240.65:160.96:157:44Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:582.66:090.86:051.06:147:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:173.212:452.66:570.86:581.16:137:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:073.11:412.77:490.87:591.06:127:47Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:063.12:472.88:430.79:040.96:117:47Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:103.13:483.29:350.510:060.66:107:48Waning Crescent30Wed
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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