Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 4:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 10:23 am (2.9 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 - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:543.13:302.89:280.69:430.56:477:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:573.24:293.110:220.410:420.26:467:25Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:533.45:233.511:140.111:41-0.26:447:26Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:473.56:153.912:05-0.36:437:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:403.77:064.212:38-0.512:55-0.66:417:27Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:303.87:554.51:31-0.91:42-0.96:407:28Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:193.88:444.62:21-1.12:29-1.06:397:29Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:093.79:354.63:11-1.13:17-0.96:377:30Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:013.610:284.44:04-0.94:09-0.76:367:31Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:563.411:244.25:01-0.65:07-0.46:357:31Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:523.36:00-0.36:08-0.16:337:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:213.912:523.17:020.07:140.26:327:33Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:253.62:043.08:070.28:270.46:307:34Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:413.43:233.19:130.49:400.46:297:35Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:523.24:273.210:110.410:440.46:287:36Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:503.25:193.411:020.411:420.46:277:37Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:413.16:053.511:490.36:257:37Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:263.16:463.612:350.312:310.36:247:38Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:063.17:223.71:180.21:080.26:237:39New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:423.17:553.81:530.11:400.26:217:40New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:163.18:273.82:240.02:110.26:207:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:503.19:003.82:540.12:430.36:197:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:253.09:353.73:270.13:180.46:187:42Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:022.910:123.64:030.33:550.56:177:43Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:422.910:533.54:430.44:380.76:157:44Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:232.811:343.45:270.55:240.86:147:45Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:062.86:120.66:140.86:137:46First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:193.312:542.87:000.67:090.86:127:47First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:103.21:512.97:520.68:110.86:117:47First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:103.22:563.28:470.49:150.66:107:48First Quarter30Mon
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 1:20 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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