Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 17m at 5:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:394.09:103.82:28-1.43:02-1.37:025:29Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:293.710:033.73:25-1.13:52-1.27:015:30Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:193.410:563.64:23-0.84:42-0.97:005:31Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:093.011:503.55:23-0.45:33-0.67:005:32Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:012.66:250.06:28-0.36:595:33Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:533.31:062.47:350.37:290.06:585:34Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:073.12:252.28:440.48:330.16:575:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:133.13:312.39:470.59:340.26:565:36Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:103.14:282.310:440.410:300.26:555:37Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:003.15:172.511:350.311:220.16:545:38Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:443.26:002.612:150.16:535:39Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:213.36:372.812:050.012:460.06:525:40New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:543.37:102.912:41-0.11:14-0.26:515:41New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:253.37:423.01:14-0.21:40-0.36:505:42New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:563.38:153.11:47-0.22:08-0.36:495:43New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:293.28:493.12:22-0.12:39-0.36:485:44Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:033.09:253.22:590.03:13-0.26:465:45Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:392.910:043.23:410.13:51-0.16:455:46Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:182.710:453.24:270.24:32-0.16:445:47Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:002.611:323.25:160.35:190.06:435:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:492.56:100.46:110.06:425:49First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:293.212:502.47:130.57:140.06:415:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:383.32:042.58:210.48:21-0.16:395:51First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:503.43:152.79:260.19:27-0.46:385:52Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:553.64:213.010:28-0.210:32-0.76:375:53Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:563.85:223.311:26-0.611:35-1.06:365:54Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:524.06:173.712:18-1.06:345:55Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:444.17:083.912:32-1.31:05-1.26:335:56Full Moon28Sun
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 8:07 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 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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