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 1h 28m 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 - Aug 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:203.67:434.41:26-0.21:28-0.26:108:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:113.78:294.32:12-0.32:18-0.26:118:05Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:583.89:134.12:54-0.43:060.06:118:05Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:443.99:563.93:35-0.33:540.26:128:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:293.810:393.64:16-0.14:430.56:138:03Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:133.811:203.44:570.15:330.86:148:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:543.75:380.46:221.06:158:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:013.112:363.66:190.67:111.26:157:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:432.91:223.57:010.98:061.46:167:58Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:332.82:183.47:491.09:041.46:177:57Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:352.73:193.48:411.19:591.46:187:56Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:412.74:143.59:351.110:501.26:197:55Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:372.85:033.710:271.011:391.16:197:54Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:282.95:493.811:190.96:207:53Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:163.16:343.912:240.812:120.76:217:51Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:013.47:164.11:050.51:010.56:227:50New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:433.67:564.11:420.21:460.36:237:49New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:243.98:364.12:190.02:310.26:237:48New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:064.19:184.12:57-0.13:160.26:247:47Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:514.210:043.93:38-0.14:060.26:257:45Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:404.310:523.84:22-0.15:000.46:267:44Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:304.311:423.65:120.05:580.56:267:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:224.36:040.26:570.76:277:41First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:363.41:214.27:000.38:030.86:287:40First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:393.22:324.28:030.59:130.86:297:39First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:563.23:444.29:110.510:180.76:307:37Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:113.34:484.210:180.511:190.66:307:36Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:163.55:474.311:230.56:317:35Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:153.76:404.312:170.412:250.46:327:33Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:073.97:274.31:070.21:200.36:337:32Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:534.18:094.21:490.12:070.36:337:31Full Moon31Fri
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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