Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 11:09 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:593.16:153.812:081.211:55 AM1.26:347:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:413.36:543.912:451.012:411.16:357:28Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:183.57:293.91:170.81:210.96:367:27Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:523.78:033.91:470.61:580.86:367:25Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:263.98:363.82:160.52:350.86:377:24Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:004.09:113.72:470.53:130.86:387:22Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:374.19:503.63:200.53:550.86:397:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:174.210:323.53:580.54:421.06:397:19Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:014.211:173.44:410.65:331.16:407:18Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:494.25:290.76:281.26:417:17Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:063.212:424.26:230.87:291.26:427:15Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:033.21:454.17:230.98:361.26:427:14Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:143.22:594.28:310.99:431.06:437:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:333.34:094.29:410.810:440.86:447:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:423.65:104.410:480.611:420.56:457:09Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:433.96:084.411:530.46:457:08Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:404.37:014.412:350.212:550.26:467:06New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:314.67:494.41:230.01:490.06:477:05New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:184.78:354.22:06-0.12:380.16:487:03New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:034.89:194.02:47-0.13:260.26:497:02Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:494.710:053.83:280.24:150.56:497:00Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:354.510:513.54:120.55:070.86:506:59Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:214.311:373.34:580.85:591.26:516:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:084.05:471.26:521.56:526:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:243.112:583.86:381.57:501.76:526:54First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:193.01:583.67:341.78:521.76:536:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:332.93:083.68:381.89:471.76:546:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:453.04:053.69:381.810:331.66:556:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:383.24:513.710:321.711:131.46:566:49Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:223.45:343.711:211.511:511.26:566:47Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 2:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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