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 2h 40m 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 - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:344.28:484.12:260.12:490.46:347:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:144.29:263.93:010.23:290.66:357:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:534.110:053.73:360.44:110.86:367:26Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:324.010:453.54:130.64:551.06:367:25Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:123.911:253.34:530.95:401.36:377:23Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:523.85:341.16:261.56:387:22Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:073.112:343.76:181.37:151.66:397:21Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:523.01:243.67:061.58:111.76:407:19Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:482.92:243.67:591.59:091.66:407:18Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:562.93:273.68:581.510:021.56:417:16Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:583.14:213.89:551.410:501.36:427:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:513.35:103.910:491.211:361.06:437:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:393.65:574.011:430.96:437:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:273.96:434.212:220.712:360.66:447:10New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:124.27:274.31:050.31:250.36:457:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:564.58:114.31:460.12:120.16:467:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:404.78:564.22:27-0.13:000.16:467:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:274.89:454.13:10-0.13:500.26:477:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:184.810:363.93:570.04:450.46:487:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:114.711:303.74:500.25:440.66:497:01Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:074.65:470.46:460.86:497:00First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:283.61:084.46:480.77:520.96:506:58First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:343.42:204.27:560.99:021.06:516:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:563.43:354.19:090.910:050.96:526:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:103.64:374.110:170.911:020.86:536:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:103.85:324.111:210.911:540.76:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:034.06:224.112:200.86:546:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:504.27:064.012:400.61:110.76:556:50Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:314.37:454.01:200.51:530.76:566:48Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:084.48:213.91:550.52:300.76:576:47Full Moon30Sun
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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