Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:21 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 13m at 9:51 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:023.32:563.58:31-0.19:230.45:468:13Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:123.03:573.69:260.110:250.45:468:14Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:132.94:503.710:160.211:240.45:468:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:072.85:373.711:040.25:468:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:572.86:213.812:180.411:51 AM0.35:458:15Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:442.87:023.81:050.312:360.35:458:16New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:262.97:383.81:430.21:170.35:458:17New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:042.98:133.82:160.11:540.35:458:17New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:402.98:473.72:470.12:290.35:458:18New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:182.99:233.63:190.13:060.45:458:18New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:572.910:003.53:540.13:450.65:458:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:372.910:393.44:320.24:290.75:458:19Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:173.011:193.35:120.35:160.85:458:19Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:573.011:593.25:520.36:050.85:458:20Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:413.16:340.36:570.85:458:20First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:443.11:303.27:190.27:540.85:458:20First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:363.02:273.48:090.28:550.65:458:21First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:372.93:273.79:020.09:560.45:458:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:412.94:244.09:57-0.110:560.15:458:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:423.05:214.210:54-0.311:56-0.25:468:22Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:433.16:184.511:52-0.55:468:22Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:443.37:144.612:55-0.612:52-0.75:468:22Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:423.58:084.71:50-0.81:48-0.85:468:22Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:373.69:014.62:41-1.02:43-0.85:478:22Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:333.79:554.43:32-1.03:38-0.75:478:22Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:303.710:494.24:25-0.94:39-0.45:478:22Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:263.711:413.85:19-0.75:42-0.15:488:22Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:213.76:12-0.56:450.25:488:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:333.51:193.67:03-0.37:500.45:488:23Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:293.12:223.67:560.08:580.65:498:22Third Quarter30Sun
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 1:06 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 94% 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 (94% 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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