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 47m 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 - Jan 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:443.85:032.711:22-0.111:07-0.47:124:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:383.85:572.812:15-0.37:124:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:263.96:442.912:01-0.512:59-0.47:125:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:083.87:272.912:48-0.51:38-0.47:135:01New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:473.78:082.91:29-0.42:14-0.47:135:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:253.68:482.92:08-0.32:50-0.37:135:03Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:023.49:292.92:48-0.13:27-0.27:135:04Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:393.210:102.83:310.24:04-0.17:135:04Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:173.010:492.84:160.44:420.07:135:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:552.811:292.85:020.65:200.17:125:06First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:352.65:500.76:010.27:125:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:152.812:212.46:430.86:470.37:125:08First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:092.81:182.27:420.87:380.27:125:09First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:092.92:222.28:420.78:310.17:125:10Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:063.13:212.39:380.59:250.07:115:11Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:593.34:162.410:340.210:19-0.37:115:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:513.65:112.611:28-0.111:15-0.67:115:13Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:423.86:032.912:16-0.57:105:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:304.06:523.112:08-0.91:01-0.87:105:15Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:164.17:403.312:58-1.11:44-1.07:105:16Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:024.08:303.51:47-1.22:28-1.27:095:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:503.99:223.62:39-1.13:15-1.27:095:18Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:393.710:153.63:35-0.94:05-1.17:085:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:303.411:093.64:34-0.74:57-1.07:085:20Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:213.15:35-0.45:50-0.77:075:21Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:073.512:192.76:41-0.16:48-0.57:065:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:153.41:302.57:530.17:52-0.47:065:23Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:303.42:482.49:040.18:57-0.37:055:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:363.43:542.510:090.19:59-0.37:045:25Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:353.44:542.611:100.011:00-0.37:045:27Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:283.55:472.712:01-0.17:035:28Waning Crescent31Mon
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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