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 2h 33m 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 - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:413.010:453.54:400.24:340.65:478:13Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:233.011:253.35:210.35:200.85:468:14Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:042.96:010.46:081.05:468:14Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:053.112:482.96:420.56:581.05:468:15First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:483.01:363.07:250.57:521.15:458:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:382.82:313.18:120.58:501.05:458:16First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:352.83:263.39:000.59:460.85:458:16First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:342.74:163.59:490.310:400.65:458:17Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:292.85:053.810:380.211:340.35:458:17Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:222.95:554.011:290.05:458:18Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:163.06:454.212:28-0.112:22-0.25:458:18Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:093.27:354.41:20-0.41:15-0.45:458:19Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:003.38:244.52:08-0.72:05-0.65:458:19Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:513.59:144.52:55-0.82:56-0.65:458:20Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:453.510:074.33:45-0.83:50-0.55:458:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:413.611:014.14:38-0.84:50-0.35:458:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:373.611:543.95:33-0.75:53-0.15:458:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:343.66:27-0.66:570.15:458:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:503.61:363.77:22-0.48:060.25:458:21Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:523.32:453.78:19-0.39:160.35:458:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:023.13:503.89:16-0.110:210.35:468:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:072.94:463.810:110.011:220.35:468:22Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:052.95:383.911:040.15:468:22Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:012.96:273.912:200.211:56 AM0.15:468:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:512.97:113.91:100.112:460.15:478:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:363.07:503.91:510.01:300.25:478:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:163.08:263.82:270.02:090.25:478:22New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:543.19:013.73:000.02:450.35:488:23New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:333.19:373.63:320.03:230.45:488:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:133.110:153.54:070.14:040.65:498:22Waxing 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 6:43 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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