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 4h 21m 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:153.23:563.59:410.210:170.36:097:49Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:163.34:523.810:34-0.111:17-0.16:087:50Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:143.45:474.211:28-0.36:067:51Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:113.56:424.512:17-0.412:23-0.66:057:52Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:073.67:344.71:14-0.81:16-0.86:047:53Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:013.68:264.82:07-1.02:07-0.96:037:53Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:533.69:184.72:57-1.02:58-0.86:037:54Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:473.610:124.53:50-0.93:52-0.66:027:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:443.511:084.24:47-0.64:51-0.36:017:56Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:413.45:45-0.45:540.06:007:57Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:033.912:403.36:42-0.16:590.35:597:58Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:003.51:453.27:400.18:100.55:587:58Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:053.22:573.28:380.39:200.65:577:59Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:143.03:583.39:320.410:220.75:568:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:132.94:483.410:190.411:170.65:568:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:032.85:323.511:020.45:558:02Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:502.86:133.612:090.511:44 AM0.45:548:02Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:332.96:503.712:530.412:250.45:538:03Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:142.97:263.81:300.31:040.45:538:04New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:502.98:003.82:030.21:400.35:528:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:262.98:343.82:330.12:150.35:518:06New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:022.99:093.73:050.12:510.45:518:06New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:402.99:473.73:410.23:300.55:508:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:202.910:273.64:200.24:130.65:508:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:022.911:093.55:020.35:000.75:498:08Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:453.011:533.45:460.35:520.75:498:09Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:323.16:310.26:470.75:488:10First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:403.31:253.27:190.27:470.65:488:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:353.22:253.48:110.18:510.55:478:11First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:383.13:283.79:06-0.19:550.25:478:12Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:433.14:264.010:01-0.310:56-0.15:478:13Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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