Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 9:14 pm (3.7 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 - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:293.41:044.26:501.07:461.16:576:46First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:303.42:094.17:541.08:501.06:586:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:433.53:194.29:020.99:510.76:596:43Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:553.84:234.310:090.710:480.46:596:42Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:574.15:234.411:130.511:440.27:006:40Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:564.46:204.412:160.27:016:39Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:514.77:134.412:38-0.11:140.07:026:37Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:414.98:024.41:28-0.22:06-0.17:036:36Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:295.08:504.32:13-0.22:550.07:046:35Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:164.99:384.12:58-0.13:440.27:046:33Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:044.710:273.83:430.24:360.57:056:32Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:534.511:173.64:320.55:300.87:066:31Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:414.25:240.96:241.17:076:29Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:073.412:293.96:171.27:191.37:086:28Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:003.31:223.77:121.58:181.47:096:27Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:053.22:263.58:121.79:141.57:106:25Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:163.23:293.59:141.710:011.47:106:24Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:113.34:203.510:091.610:411.37:116:23Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:563.55:043.510:581.511:201.17:126:21Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:383.75:463.611:451.311:591.07:136:20Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:173.96:273.612:301.17:146:19Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:554.17:063.712:370.81:110.87:156:18New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:314.37:443.71:140.61:500.77:166:16New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:074.48:213.71:500.52:280.57:176:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:454.59:013.62:270.43:080.57:186:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:264.59:443.63:060.53:520.57:196:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:114.410:323.53:500.54:410.67:206:12Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:004.411:243.54:410.75:350.77:216:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:514.35:370.86:300.77:226:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:193.512:464.16:370.97:290.77:226:09First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:213.51:504.07:430.98:300.67:236:08First Quarter31Fri
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 12:29 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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