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 2h 27m 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 - Aug 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:002.74:343.59:530.911:141.06:108:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:532.75:203.610:420.96:118:06Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:432.86:053.612:030.911:32 AM0.96:118:05Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:303.06:463.712:460.812:200.86:128:04Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:123.17:233.81:220.61:040.76:138:03New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:493.37:583.91:530.41:440.66:148:02New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:253.48:323.82:230.32:220.56:148:01New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:013.59:073.82:540.23:000.56:158:00New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:383.69:443.73:270.23:420.66:167:59Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:183.710:243.64:040.24:270.66:177:58Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:003.811:073.54:450.25:170.76:187:56Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:453.911:533.45:300.36:090.86:187:55First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:334.06:170.37:050.86:197:54First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:443.21:294.07:100.48:070.86:207:53First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:443.12:354.18:100.49:130.76:217:52First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:553.13:434.29:150.310:170.56:227:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:073.34:474.310:190.211:190.36:227:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:133.55:484.511:230.16:237:48Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:163.86:454.612:200.012:28-0.16:247:47Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:144.07:384.61:14-0.31:27-0.36:257:46Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:064.28:274.52:02-0.42:19-0.36:257:44Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:554.39:144.32:47-0.53:10-0.26:267:43Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:444.410:014.13:31-0.34:010.16:277:42Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:324.310:483.84:16-0.14:550.46:287:40Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:204.211:333.55:020.25:490.76:297:39Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:064.05:490.56:431.06:297:38Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:193.312:533.86:350.87:391.36:307:36Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:083.11:483.67:241.18:401.56:317:35Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:092.92:523.58:191.39:381.56:327:34Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:202.93:523.69:151.410:291.46:327:32Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:193.04:423.610:091.411:161.36:337:31Waning Crescent31Sat
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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