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 5h 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 - May 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:083.24:413.510:250.211:050.36:097:49Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:033.25:333.911:14-0.16:087:50Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:573.36:244.312:04-0.112:05-0.36:077:51Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:513.47:154.61:00-0.512:56-0.66:057:52New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:433.48:054.71:52-0.71:46-0.76:047:53New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:343.48:564.72:42-0.82:35-0.76:037:53New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:273.49:504.53:34-0.73:27-0.66:037:54Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:233.310:474.34:30-0.54:24-0.36:027:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:213.211:444.05:29-0.35:270.06:017:56Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:213.26:29-0.16:330.26:007:57First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:433.71:263.17:300.17:430.55:597:58First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:493.42:413.28:310.38:580.65:587:58First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:013.13:473.39:270.310:050.65:577:59First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:043.04:403.510:160.311:040.65:568:00Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:562.95:273.611:010.411:590.55:568:01Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:442.86:093.711:430.45:558:02Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:292.86:483.812:480.412:240.45:548:02Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:092.87:243.81:280.31:020.45:538:03Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:462.87:583.82:010.21:370.45:538:04Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:212.88:323.82:320.22:110.45:528:05Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:572.89:083.73:040.22:460.55:518:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:342.89:463.63:390.33:230.65:518:06Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:142.710:263.54:170.44:040.75:508:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:562.711:073.45:000.44:500.95:508:08Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:382.711:493.35:430.55:400.95:498:08Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:222.86:270.56:330.95:498:09Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:333.21:122.97:120.47:320.95:488:10Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:243.12:103.28:010.38:350.85:488:11Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:243.03:113.58:520.19:390.55:478:11Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:273.04:083.89:440.010:400.25:478:12Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:273.05:034.110:37-0.211:41-0.15:478:13Waning Crescent31Sat
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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