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 : 5:57 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 11:45 am (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 - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:164.49:283.62:570.63:390.96:576:45Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:534.310:073.43:310.84:191.16:586:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:334.110:483.34:081.15:031.36:596:42Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:144.011:313.14:491.45:481.57:006:41Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:563.85:351.66:371.77:016:40First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:153.012:433.76:231.87:301.87:016:38First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:062.91:383.67:171.98:281.87:026:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:112.92:433.68:181.99:231.67:036:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:223.03:423.69:201.710:101.47:046:34Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:173.34:333.710:171.510:531.17:056:33Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:043.65:193.811:111.211:360.87:066:31Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:494.06:053.912:050.97:066:30Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:344.36:514.012:200.512:560.67:076:29Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:184.67:364.01:030.21:440.37:086:27Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:024.98:223.91:450.02:310.27:096:26Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:475.09:093.82:280.03:190.27:106:25Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:374.910:003.73:130.04:120.37:116:23Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:304.810:563.64:040.25:100.57:126:22Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:274.611:553.45:020.56:120.77:136:21Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:264.46:050.77:170.97:146:20Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:593.41:334.17:130.98:261.07:146:18Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:183.42:503.98:291.19:300.97:156:17Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:373.53:593.89:431.110:240.87:166:16Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:383.84:553.810:481.011:140.77:176:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:304.05:453.711:480.911:590.67:186:14Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:174.26:313.612:420.87:196:12Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:594.37:123.612:410.51:280.77:206:11New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:374.47:503.51:180.52:060.67:216:10New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:124.48:253.41:520.62:400.77:226:09New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:464.39:013.32:240.73:140.87:236:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:214.29:393.22:580.83:500.97:246:07Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:51 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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