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 6h 20m 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 - Sep 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:324.06:170.87:061.26:347:30First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:453.21:264.07:100.88:061.16:357:28First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:453.22:314.18:100.89:101.06:357:27First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:563.33:394.29:150.710:110.76:367:26Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:053.54:414.410:190.511:100.46:377:24Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:093.85:404.511:220.26:387:23Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:104.16:384.712:080.112:250.06:387:21Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:074.47:314.71:03-0.21:24-0.26:397:20Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:594.78:224.61:52-0.42:18-0.36:407:18Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:504.89:114.52:38-0.53:10-0.26:417:17Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:404.810:014.23:25-0.44:040.06:417:15Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:324.710:534.04:13-0.15:010.36:427:14Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:244.511:443.75:050.25:590.76:437:12Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:154.25:580.66:571.06:447:11Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:353.41:094.06:520.98:001.36:457:10Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:353.22:143.87:501.29:051.46:457:08Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:493.13:223.78:531.410:011.46:467:07Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:553.24:193.79:521.510:501.46:477:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:483.35:063.710:441.411:351.36:487:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:343.45:483.811:341.46:487:02Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:163.66:283.812:151.112:201.26:497:01Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:553.87:053.912:491.01:011.16:506:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:304.07:393.91:210.81:380.96:516:58New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:034.18:133.91:520.72:140.86:516:56New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:374.28:483.82:230.62:500.86:526:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:134.39:253.72:570.63:290.86:536:53Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:514.310:053.63:330.74:120.96:546:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:344.310:493.54:140.85:001.06:556:50Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:194.311:373.55:010.95:521.16:556:49Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:094.25:531.06:461.16:566:47First Quarter30Tue
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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