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 : 3:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 9:43 am (2.8 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 - Nov 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:024.26:163.712:240.67:256:06Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:474.57:033.712:280.31:130.37:266:05New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:324.76:493.81:140.012:590.16:275:04New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:174.87:363.812:58-0.11:45-0.16:285:03New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:044.88:263.81:44-0.22:340.06:295:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:554.89:203.72:33-0.13:270.06:305:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:494.610:173.63:280.14:250.26:315:01Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:454.411:163.64:290.35:240.36:325:00First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:434.15:340.56:240.46:334:59First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:223.512:483.96:430.77:270.46:344:58First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:383.62:003.77:570.88:270.36:354:57First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:493.83:063.69:060.79:210.36:364:57Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:474.04:023.510:090.610:120.26:374:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:394.14:543.511:080.511:010.26:384:55Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:264.25:433.512:000.46:394:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:104.36:263.412:440.36:404:54Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:484.37:063.412:280.21:210.36:414:53Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:254.27:443.31:050.21:560.36:424:53Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:014.18:223.21:400.42:310.46:434:52Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:374.09:033.12:160.53:090.66:444:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:163.89:463.02:560.73:500.76:454:51Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:563.610:293.03:390.94:330.86:454:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:373.511:122.94:271.15:160.96:464:50Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:183.311:592.95:161.26:000.96:474:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:043.26:091.36:460.86:484:50Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:533.012:583.17:071.37:350.76:494:49Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:533.21:583.08:071.18:240.56:504:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:483.42:553.19:040.99:130.36:514:49Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:383.73:493.19:590.610:020.06:524:48Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:284.04:423.210:550.210:54-0.26:534:48Waning Crescent30Sat
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 12:38 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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