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 3h 39m 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 - Feb 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:104.28:373.71:57-1.52:32-1.47:025:29Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:013.99:303.72:51-1.33:22-1.37:015:30Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:513.710:233.63:47-1.04:13-1.17:005:31Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:413.311:153.44:46-0.65:04-0.87:005:32Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:303.05:45-0.25:55-0.56:595:33First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:103.212:242.76:480.16:50-0.26:585:34First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:153.11:322.47:560.47:490.16:575:35First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:263.02:432.49:010.58:480.26:565:36First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:263.03:422.49:580.59:410.26:555:37Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:173.04:332.510:520.410:330.16:545:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:043.15:202.611:380.211:210.06:535:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:453.26:012.712:150.16:525:40Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:213.36:382.912:02-0.112:46-0.16:515:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:543.37:123.012:39-0.21:14-0.36:505:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:263.47:463.11:13-0.31:43-0.36:495:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:583.38:203.11:48-0.32:14-0.46:485:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:323.28:573.22:25-0.32:48-0.46:465:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:093.19:363.23:06-0.23:25-0.36:455:46Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:483.010:183.33:51-0.14:07-0.36:445:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:302.911:033.34:390.04:52-0.26:435:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:172.811:553.35:310.15:42-0.26:425:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:102.76:290.26:40-0.26:405:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:563.31:172.77:340.27:44-0.26:395:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:083.42:302.78:410.08:50-0.46:385:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:163.63:393.09:45-0.29:55-0.66:375:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:203.84:433.210:47-0.511:00-0.96:355:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:203.95:433.511:45-0.86:345:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:154.16:373.812:01-1.212:36-1.16:335:56New Moon28Fri
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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