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 3h 40m 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 - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:093.15:283.710:591.311:591.16:347:29Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:553.36:103.811:491.16:357:28Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:383.56:503.912:380.912:360.96:367:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:173.77:274.01:130.71:190.86:367:25New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:533.98:034.01:460.51:590.66:377:24New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:294.18:404.02:200.42:390.56:387:22New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:084.29:193.92:550.33:210.56:397:21Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:494.310:013.83:330.34:070.66:397:19Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:344.310:483.74:160.44:580.76:407:18Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:224.311:373.65:040.55:520.86:417:17Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:134.35:560.66:500.96:427:15First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:303.41:104.26:530.77:521.06:427:14First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:323.42:184.27:570.88:590.96:437:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:483.43:314.29:060.810:030.86:447:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:023.64:364.310:130.611:030.66:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:073.85:354.411:180.56:457:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:064.16:304.412:000.312:220.36:467:06Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:004.47:214.412:520.11:180.26:477:05Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:484.68:074.31:380.02:080.16:487:03Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:324.68:504.22:200.02:540.26:497:02Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:164.69:334.03:000.13:390.46:497:00Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:594.510:173.83:400.34:260.76:506:59Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:434.311:013.64:230.75:151.06:516:57Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:264.111:453.45:081.06:031.36:526:56Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:103.95:541.36:531.56:526:54Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:313.212:563.76:421.57:471.66:536:53Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:243.11:523.67:351.78:451.76:546:51Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:323.12:573.68:341.79:371.66:556:50Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:393.13:553.69:321.710:231.56:566:49Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:313.34:433.710:251.511:051.36:566:47Waning Crescent30Mon
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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