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 2h 20m 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 - Jan 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:444.57:063.412:23-1.21:14-1.27:124:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:354.58:003.51:16-1.32:03-1.37:125:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:274.48:553.52:08-1.32:54-1.37:125:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:204.29:513.53:04-1.13:48-1.17:135:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:133.910:473.54:05-0.84:42-1.07:135:02Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:053.511:443.45:07-0.45:36-0.77:135:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:593.16:11-0.16:31-0.57:135:04First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:483.31:012.87:210.17:28-0.37:135:05First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:593.22:122.68:300.38:26-0.27:135:06First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:033.23:152.59:330.39:19-0.17:125:07Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:573.34:102.510:310.310:100.07:125:07Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:463.35:002.511:240.211:00-0.17:125:08Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:313.35:462.612:080.17:125:09Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:103.46:262.712:44-0.17:125:10Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:453.47:022.812:24-0.21:15-0.27:115:11Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:183.47:372.812:59-0.21:43-0.37:115:12Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:503.48:132.81:33-0.22:13-0.37:115:13Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:233.38:492.82:08-0.22:46-0.37:105:14Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:583.29:272.92:47-0.13:22-0.27:105:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:353.110:072.93:290.04:00-0.27:105:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:143.010:472.94:150.24:40-0.27:095:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:552.811:323.05:030.35:23-0.27:095:18Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:402.75:560.36:11-0.27:085:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:243.112:352.66:550.37:06-0.27:075:20Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:273.21:402.67:590.28:07-0.47:075:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:333.42:492.69:030.09:08-0.67:065:23Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:363.63:542.810:06-0.310:09-0.87:065:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:363.94:573.011:07-0.711:11-1.17:055:25Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:354.15:573.312:05-1.07:045:26New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:304.26:523.512:10-1.412:56-1.37:045:27New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:214.37:453.71:05-1.51:44-1.57:035:28New Moon31Fri
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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