Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 46m at 3:44 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:43 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:533.110:533.34:450.24:480.75:498:22Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:323.111:313.25:230.35:350.95:508:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:113.16:020.36:220.95:508:22First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:113.012:533.26:420.47:131.05:518:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:552.91:423.37:260.48:080.95:518:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:462.82:383.48:150.49:070.85:528:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:472.73:353.69:070.310:040.65:528:22Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:482.84:303.910:020.111:020.35:538:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:472.95:254.110:57-0.15:538:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:473.16:204.312:000.011:55 AM-0.35:548:21Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:463.37:154.512:56-0.412:54-0.55:548:20Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:423.58:074.61:48-0.71:49-0.75:558:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:353.78:584.62:37-0.92:42-0.75:568:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:293.99:514.43:26-1.03:38-0.65:568:19Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:253.910:444.24:17-0.94:37-0.45:578:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:214.011:373.95:11-0.85:40-0.25:588:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:164.06:04-0.66:430.15:588:18Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:303.61:143.96:57-0.37:490.35:598:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:283.22:203.87:53-0.18:580.56:008:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:363.03:273.88:500.110:030.66:018:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:452.94:263.89:470.311:030.66:018:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:452.85:183.810:410.411:590.66:028:15Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:402.96:063.811:340.56:038:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:303.06:503.812:490.512:250.56:038:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:153.17:283.81:300.41:100.56:048:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:543.28:033.82:040.31:480.56:058:12New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:303.28:363.82:330.22:240.56:068:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:053.39:103.73:020.22:590.56:068:10New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:423.39:453.63:330.23:370.66:078:09Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:193.410:223.54:070.34:190.86:088:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:573.411:003.34:440.45:040.96:098:08Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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