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 4h 40m 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 - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:173.64:332.810:510.010:37-0.47:124:59Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:103.75:272.811:47-0.211:30-0.47:124:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:573.76:152.912:34-0.37:125:00Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:393.76:572.912:17-0.41:13-0.37:135:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:173.77:362.912:57-0.41:48-0.47:135:02Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:523.68:152.91:34-0.32:21-0.37:135:03Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:283.58:542.92:11-0.22:55-0.27:135:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:043.39:342.82:490.03:32-0.17:135:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:413.210:142.83:310.24:10-0.17:135:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:193.010:542.84:160.44:490.07:125:06Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:582.811:362.75:020.55:290.17:125:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:392.75:510.66:120.27:125:08Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:232.812:272.56:450.77:000.27:125:09Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:202.91:262.47:450.67:530.17:125:10Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:203.02:292.48:440.48:46-0.17:115:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:163.33:282.59:410.29:41-0.37:115:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:103.54:252.710:38-0.110:36-0.67:115:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:033.85:212.911:34-0.511:32-0.97:105:14Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:564.06:163.112:25-0.97:105:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:464.27:073.312:26-1.21:13-1.27:105:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:344.27:583.51:17-1.32:00-1.37:095:17New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:244.28:513.62:08-1.32:48-1.47:095:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:154.09:453.63:03-1.23:40-1.37:085:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:073.710:403.64:02-0.94:33-1.17:085:20Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:593.411:373.55:03-0.65:27-0.97:075:21First Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:543.16:06-0.36:22-0.77:065:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:403.412:572.87:16-0.17:23-0.57:065:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:533.32:122.68:280.18:25-0.37:055:24First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:033.33:202.59:340.19:25-0.37:045:25Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:023.34:192.610:350.110:22-0.27:045:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:553.35:132.611:300.011:17-0.37:035:28Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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