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 : 5:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 11:04 am (3.0 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 - May 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:113.110:303.94:18-0.14:110.26:097:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:583.011:163.65:050.25:010.56:087:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:452.95:530.45:520.86:077:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:003.312:322.86:400.66:451.06:067:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:473.11:252.77:280.87:431.26:057:52Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:392.92:302.88:180.88:451.26:047:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:422.83:312.99:060.89:441.16:037:54Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:412.84:193.19:500.810:361.06:027:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:312.85:013.310:320.611:260.76:017:55Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:182.85:423.511:140.56:007:56Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:032.96:233.812:140.511:58 AM0.45:597:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:482.97:044.012:590.212:420.25:587:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:303.07:454.11:400.01:250.05:587:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:113.08:274.22:20-0.22:07-0.15:578:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:543.19:114.23:01-0.22:51-0.15:568:00New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:413.19:594.13:46-0.23:39-0.15:558:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:323.110:504.04:36-0.24:330.05:558:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:253.211:423.95:29-0.15:320.25:548:03Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:203.26:23-0.16:340.35:538:04First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:363.61:213.37:18-0.17:410.45:528:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:363.42:303.58:15-0.18:520.35:528:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:453.23:373.79:12-0.110:000.25:518:06First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:533.14:363.910:07-0.211:040.15:518:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:543.15:304.111:00-0.25:508:07Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:523.16:224.212:06-0.111:54 AM-0.25:508:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:473.17:114.31:02-0.212:47-0.25:498:09Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:373.17:574.21:50-0.31:35-0.25:498:10Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:223.18:394.12:33-0.32:19-0.15:488:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:063.19:213.93:14-0.23:010.15:488:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:503.010:033.73:550.03:450.35:478:12Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:353.010:453.54:370.14:310.65:478:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:05 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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