Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 4:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:004.911:223.74:370.15:360.56:576:46Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:574.65:350.56:380.86:586:45First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:203.512:574.36:380.87:441.06:586:43First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:263.42:074.17:461.18:531.26:596:42First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:483.43:213.99:001.29:531.27:006:41First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:003.54:223.810:071.310:451.17:016:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:553.65:123.811:051.311:311.17:026:38Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:433.85:563.711:591.27:026:36Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:253.96:363.712:121.012:461.17:036:35Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:024.17:133.712:480.91:251.07:046:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:354.27:473.71:190.81:580.97:056:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:064.28:203.61:490.82:290.97:066:31Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:384.28:543.52:200.83:010.97:076:30Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:114.29:303.42:520.93:361.07:086:28Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:484.110:083.33:261.04:151.27:086:27Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:274.110:503.24:051.25:001.37:096:26Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:094.011:343.14:491.35:471.47:106:24Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:543.95:391.46:371.47:116:23Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:213.112:433.96:331.47:301.37:126:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:173.21:403.87:331.48:271.27:136:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:243.32:463.88:381.39:230.97:146:19Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:313.63:493.99:431.010:160.67:156:18Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:294.04:474.010:450.711:080.27:166:17Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:254.45:434.111:460.37:176:16Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:194.86:384.112:01-0.112:450.07:176:14New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:115.17:324.112:53-0.31:40-0.27:186:13New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:025.28:234.11:43-0.42:32-0.37:196:12New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:535.29:154.02:31-0.43:23-0.27:206:11Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:455.010:103.83:21-0.24:180.07:216:10Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:414.711:073.64:160.15:180.37:226:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:364.45:160.56:170.67:236:08Waxing 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 7:23 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 88% 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 (88% 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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