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 55m at 5:39 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:553.010:233.64:03-0.14:08-0.36:315:57Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:422.811:143.54:560.04:58-0.26:305:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:332.75:530.25:54-0.16:295:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:123.512:352.66:590.36:590.06:276:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:243.41:542.68:110.38:10-0.16:266:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:423.53:112.79:190.29:20-0.26:256:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:513.64:183.010:23-0.110:28-0.46:236:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:533.76:183.312:21-0.47:227:03Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:483.87:113.612:32-0.71:11-0.67:207:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:363.87:593.81:27-0.91:55-0.87:197:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:203.78:424.02:16-0.92:34-0.87:187:06Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:023.69:253.93:01-0.83:13-0.77:167:07Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:433.410:083.83:46-0.63:52-0.57:157:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:253.110:503.74:31-0.34:33-0.27:137:09Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:062.911:323.45:180.15:160.17:127:09Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:482.76:040.46:010.57:117:10Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:163.212:312.56:520.76:490.77:097:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:043.01:232.37:470.97:440.97:087:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:072.82:342.38:501.08:471.07:067:13Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:212.83:482.49:501.09:490.97:057:14Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:212.94:442.510:410.910:440.77:037:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:103.05:312.811:260.711:360.57:027:15Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:543.16:143.012:080.47:007:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:363.36:533.312:260.212:460.16:597:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:143.37:313.61:100.01:22-0.16:587:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:523.48:083.81:51-0.31:58-0.36:567:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:303.48:474.02:31-0.42:34-0.46:557:20New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:103.39:294.13:13-0.43:14-0.46:537:20Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:533.210:164.03:58-0.43:57-0.36:527:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:413.111:064.04:49-0.24:47-0.26:507:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:323.05:440.05:430.06:497:23Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:42 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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