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 12m at 4:59 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:293.01:053.96:461.07:511.46:347:30Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:243.02:063.97:441.08:551.36:357:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:333.03:154.08:480.99:571.16:357:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:453.24:194.29:530.710:550.86:367:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:493.55:184.410:570.511:510.46:377:24Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:503.96:164.512:000.26:387:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:474.27:094.612:450.01:01-0.16:387:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:404.68:004.61:33-0.31:56-0.36:397:20New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:304.88:494.42:19-0.52:49-0.36:407:18New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:204.99:394.23:04-0.43:42-0.16:417:17Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:124.910:303.93:51-0.24:390.26:417:15Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:054.711:233.74:420.15:380.56:427:14Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:584.55:360.46:380.96:437:13First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:163.412:544.26:330.87:421.26:447:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:143.22:003.97:341.18:511.46:447:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:313.13:143.88:421.39:531.46:457:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:473.14:153.89:481.410:451.46:467:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:453.25:043.710:451.411:321.36:477:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:333.45:483.811:381.46:487:04Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:163.66:283.812:131.212:251.36:487:02Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:543.77:043.812:481.01:061.16:497:01Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:283.97:383.81:180.91:411.06:506:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:594.18:103.81:460.82:141.06:516:58Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:314.18:433.72:160.72:470.96:516:56Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:044.29:183.62:460.83:231.06:526:55Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:394.29:553.43:200.84:031.16:536:53Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:184.210:363.33:571.04:481.26:546:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:014.111:213.24:401.15:371.36:556:50Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:484.15:291.26:301.46:556:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:103.212:404.16:231.27:271.46:566:47Third Quarter30Thu
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 8:01 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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