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 3h 31m 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 - Dec 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:333.72:493.48:550.49:05-0.26:544:48Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:343.93:503.39:590.29:59-0.26:554:48Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:294.14:473.311:010.110:53-0.36:564:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:214.25:403.311:57-0.111:45-0.36:564:48Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:104.36:293.312:45-0.26:574:48Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:534.37:133.312:31-0.31:27-0.26:584:48Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:344.27:553.21:13-0.32:06-0.26:594:48Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:134.08:383.11:53-0.12:460.07:004:48Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:533.89:213.02:330.13:270.17:014:48Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:333.610:053.03:160.44:090.37:014:48Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:133.410:492.94:030.64:510.47:024:48Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:533.211:332.84:510.85:320.57:034:48Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:353.05:401.06:140.57:044:49Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:212.812:212.86:331.17:000.57:044:49Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:172.91:172.77:311.17:480.57:054:49Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:163.02:172.78:290.98:360.47:064:50Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:073.23:122.79:230.79:240.27:064:50Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:543.54:032.710:160.510:120.07:074:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:413.74:552.911:090.111:03-0.37:074:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:293.95:463.012:00-0.27:084:51New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:174.16:353.112:46-0.57:084:52New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:034.37:233.312:42-0.71:31-0.77:094:52New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:494.38:133.31:30-0.82:18-0.87:094:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:384.29:063.42:20-0.83:07-0.97:104:53Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:304.110:013.43:14-0.74:00-0.87:104:54Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:223.910:573.44:14-0.54:54-0.77:114:54Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:153.611:563.45:16-0.25:48-0.77:114:55First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:123.36:220.06:45-0.57:114:56First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:033.41:193.07:330.17:45-0.57:114:56First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:163.52:312.88:440.18:44-0.47:124:57Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:203.63:352.89:490.19:42-0.47:124:58Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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