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 5h 09m 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 - Aug 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:073.55:520.66:331.26:108:07Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:132.912:493.56:330.77:241.26:108:06Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:582.81:403.67:190.78:231.26:118:05Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:542.72:403.78:120.79:241.16:128:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:012.73:433.89:120.610:230.96:138:03Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:062.84:434.010:120.411:220.66:138:02Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:083.05:414.311:130.26:148:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:093.36:374.512:200.212:14-0.16:158:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:073.77:304.61:13-0.21:14-0.36:167:59New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:004.08:204.62:00-0.52:09-0.56:177:58New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:514.29:104.52:46-0.73:02-0.56:177:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:444.410:004.23:32-0.73:58-0.36:187:56Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:374.510:523.94:21-0.64:57-0.16:197:54Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:314.411:443.65:12-0.45:580.26:207:53Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:244.36:04-0.17:010.56:217:52First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:373.31:234.16:580.38:080.86:217:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:383.02:323.97:580.69:171.06:227:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:542.93:423.89:020.810:201.16:237:48Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:072.94:413.810:050.911:181.16:247:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:063.05:333.811:041.06:247:46Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:593.16:203.812:101.011:59 AM1.06:257:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:453.27:003.812:540.912:480.96:267:43Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:243.47:353.91:300.71:290.86:277:42Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:593.58:083.81:580.62:030.86:287:41Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:323.78:403.82:250.52:370.86:287:39Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:043.79:123.72:530.53:110.96:297:38Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:383.89:473.53:230.63:481.06:307:37Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:133.810:243.43:560.74:291.16:317:35Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:513.811:023.24:320.85:141.26:317:34Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:313.911:443.15:120.96:011.36:327:33Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:143.95:571.06:531.46:337:31Third Quarter31Tue
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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