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 1h 23m at 3:44 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:393.39:533.93:44-0.33:370.06:097:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:233.210:353.74:270.04:200.36:087:50Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:073.011:173.55:110.25:070.66:077:50Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:512.911:593.35:550.45:550.86:067:51Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:352.86:400.66:441.06:057:52First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:433.11:262.87:260.77:381.16:047:53First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:342.92:272.88:150.88:371.16:037:54First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:352.83:273.09:050.89:351.06:027:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:352.84:163.29:520.710:280.86:017:56Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:282.95:013.410:370.511:190.66:007:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:163.05:453.711:220.35:597:57Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:043.06:303.912:100.312:090.15:587:58Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:513.27:144.112:58-0.112:55-0.15:587:59Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:363.37:574.31:43-0.31:40-0.35:578:00Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:213.38:424.42:27-0.52:25-0.45:568:00Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:083.49:304.33:12-0.63:11-0.45:558:01Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:583.410:214.24:01-0.64:03-0.35:548:02Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:523.411:144.14:54-0.55:01-0.15:548:03Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:473.45:49-0.46:020.05:538:04Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:083.912:453.46:45-0.37:060.25:528:04Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:063.61:513.47:43-0.28:160.35:528:05Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:123.43:033.68:43-0.19:270.35:518:06Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:243.34:083.79:41-0.110:330.25:518:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:273.25:043.910:35-0.111:350.15:508:07Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:253.25:564.011:28-0.25:508:08Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:203.26:454.112:34-0.112:21-0.25:498:09Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:103.27:304.11:24-0.21:09-0.15:498:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:553.28:104.12:07-0.21:51-0.15:488:10New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:363.28:483.92:45-0.22:310.05:488:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:173.19:263.83:22-0.13:090.25:478:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:583.110:053.64:000.03:500.45:478:12Waxing 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 6:43 am — 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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