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 20m at 4:21 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:293.16:064.411:37-0.45:498:22Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:333.27:044.512:45-0.412:39-0.55:508:22Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:323.47:574.51:40-0.61:36-0.65:508:22Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:253.58:474.42:30-0.72:30-0.65:518:22Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:173.69:364.23:17-0.73:22-0.45:518:22Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:103.610:254.04:05-0.64:16-0.15:528:22Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:013.611:123.74:53-0.45:130.25:528:21Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:493.511:563.35:39-0.26:090.55:538:21Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:363.56:230.07:040.85:548:21Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:403.01:253.47:060.38:021.05:548:21Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:282.82:213.37:500.59:021.15:558:20Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:262.63:183.38:380.69:571.15:558:20Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:292.54:093.49:260.710:481.05:568:19Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:252.54:553.510:140.811:380.95:578:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:162.65:413.611:020.75:578:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:062.76:253.712:250.711:52 AM0.65:588:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:522.87:073.81:060.512:410.55:598:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:333.07:453.91:420.31:250.35:598:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:123.18:233.92:160.12:070.26:008:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:523.39:013.92:500.02:490.26:018:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:333.49:413.83:27-0.13:340.26:028:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:173.610:243.74:07-0.24:230.36:028:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:023.711:103.64:50-0.25:160.46:038:14Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:503.811:573.45:36-0.26:120.46:048:13First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:403.96:25-0.17:110.56:058:12First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:493.21:384.07:180.08:150.66:058:12First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:503.12:454.08:170.09:220.56:068:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:023.03:534.19:190.010:280.46:078:10Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:133.04:564.210:220.011:310.26:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:203.25:564.311:26-0.16:088:08Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:233.46:534.412:330.012:30-0.16:098:07Full Moon31Tue
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 7:22 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 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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