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 5h 48m 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 - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:412.912:432.57:110.87:110.37:124:58First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:422.91:442.48:120.97:590.37:124:59First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:392.92:452.39:080.88:470.37:125:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:293.03:382.39:590.79:340.27:135:01Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:153.24:282.410:500.510:220.17:135:02Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:593.35:162.511:360.311:10-0.17:135:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:423.56:002.612:170.07:135:03Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:233.66:422.812:53-0.27:135:04Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:013.77:222.912:40-0.51:29-0.47:135:05Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:403.88:033.01:22-0.62:07-0.67:125:06Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:203.78:483.12:05-0.62:47-0.77:125:07Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:033.69:353.22:52-0.53:30-0.77:125:08Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:493.510:243.33:44-0.44:17-0.77:125:09Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:363.311:153.44:40-0.35:06-0.77:125:10Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:263.15:39-0.15:58-0.67:125:11Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:123.412:232.86:430.06:55-0.67:115:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:183.41:322.77:520.07:58-0.57:115:13Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:303.52:462.69:020.09:01-0.67:115:14Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:363.63:542.710:08-0.210:03-0.67:105:15Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:383.84:582.811:12-0.411:06-0.87:105:16Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:353.95:563.012:08-0.67:095:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:263.96:463.112:04-0.912:56-0.87:095:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:113.97:323.212:55-0.91:37-0.87:085:19New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:533.88:163.21:40-0.82:16-0.87:085:20New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:343.68:593.22:23-0.62:55-0.77:075:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:133.49:413.13:07-0.43:34-0.57:075:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:523.110:223.03:52-0.14:13-0.37:065:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:312.911:022.94:380.24:52-0.17:055:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:102.611:442.85:240.45:320.17:055:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:522.46:130.66:150.27:045:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:332.812:432.27:090.77:050.37:035:27First 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 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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