Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 3:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:332.93:253.58:490.210:000.75:498:22Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:382.74:203.69:400.310:560.75:508:22Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:352.75:083.610:280.511:500.65:508:22Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:262.75:533.611:160.55:518:22Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:152.76:353.612:390.512:040.55:518:22Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:002.87:143.71:200.412:490.55:528:22New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:402.97:503.71:530.31:290.45:528:21New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:173.08:243.72:230.22:060.45:538:21New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:533.08:583.72:540.12:430.45:538:21New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:303.19:343.63:260.13:220.55:548:21Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:093.210:113.54:010.14:040.65:558:20Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:483.210:503.44:380.14:500.75:558:20Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:293.311:313.35:180.15:390.75:568:19Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:113.46:000.16:310.75:578:19First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:153.212:593.66:450.17:270.75:578:19First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:053.01:543.77:350.18:280.65:588:18First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:053.02:573.98:320.19:320.55:598:18First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:133.04:004.19:310.010:340.25:598:17Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:193.15:014.310:32-0.211:360.06:008:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:243.26:014.511:34-0.36:018:16Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:283.46:594.612:38-0.312:37-0.56:018:15Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:273.77:544.61:33-0.61:36-0.76:028:15Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:223.88:454.62:23-0.82:31-0.76:038:14Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:154.09:364.43:11-0.83:25-0.56:048:13Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:094.010:274.14:00-0.74:22-0.36:048:12Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:024.011:163.84:50-0.55:210.16:058:12Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:533.95:40-0.36:200.46:068:11Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:043.512:443.86:280.07:190.76:078:10Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:533.11:393.67:170.38:230.96:078:09Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:492.92:423.58:080.69:251.06:088:08Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:562.73:423.59:010.810:221.16:098:08Third Quarter31Wed
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 6:42 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 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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