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 : in 1h 58m at 2:53 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:273.16:453.312:200.412:420.46:487:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:043.27:213.41:010.21:150.26:477:24Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:383.37:543.61:360.11:450.16:457:25Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:103.38:263.62:080.02:150.06:447:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:433.38:593.72:41-0.12:460.06:427:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:173.29:353.73:17-0.13:210.16:417:28Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:543.110:143.73:550.03:590.26:407:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:343.010:563.64:380.14:420.36:387:29Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:183.011:423.65:250.25:300.46:377:30Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:052.96:160.36:230.46:367:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:323.512:582.97:100.37:220.46:347:32Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:303.52:033.08:100.38:280.36:337:33Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:383.53:153.29:130.29:360.26:317:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:483.54:213.510:12-0.110:41-0.16:307:34Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:513.75:213.811:10-0.311:45-0.46:297:35Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:513.86:194.112:07-0.66:277:36Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:483.97:134.412:46-0.71:00-0.86:267:37New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:413.98:034.51:41-1.01:50-0.96:257:38New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:303.98:514.52:32-1.02:36-0.96:247:38New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:193.79:404.43:21-0.93:23-0.76:227:39Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:103.610:304.24:12-0.74:13-0.46:217:40Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:013.411:203.95:06-0.35:060.06:207:41Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:513.25:590.06:010.36:197:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:093.612:433.06:530.36:570.76:177:43First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:003.31:422.97:490.67:590.96:167:43First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:013.02:532.98:470.79:041.06:157:44First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:112.93:542.99:400.810:030.96:147:45First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:092.94:423.110:240.710:540.86:137:46Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:572.95:253.311:060.711:430.76:127:47Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:413.06:063.411:460.56:107:48Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 6:03 pm — 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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