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 3h 05m 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 - May 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:243.06:443.612:270.512:260.46:097:49Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:033.17:203.81:070.31:030.36:087:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:403.17:553.91:440.11:390.26:077:50Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:163.28:313.92:19-0.12:150.16:067:51Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:533.29:094.02:56-0.12:530.16:057:52Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:333.19:513.93:36-0.13:330.16:047:53Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:163.110:363.94:20-0.14:200.26:037:54Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:033.111:243.85:080.05:120.36:027:54Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:533.15:590.06:080.46:017:55Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:143.712:473.26:530.17:090.46:007:56Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:103.61:503.37:500.08:150.46:007:57Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:153.53:013.58:49-0.19:240.25:597:58Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:253.44:063.79:48-0.210:300.05:587:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:303.45:054.010:44-0.311:34-0.25:577:59Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:303.56:024.211:40-0.55:568:00Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:293.56:554.412:35-0.512:35-0.65:558:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:233.67:454.51:30-0.71:27-0.65:558:02New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:133.58:324.42:20-0.82:14-0.65:548:03New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:013.59:184.33:06-0.73:00-0.45:538:03New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:503.410:054.13:53-0.53:48-0.15:538:04Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:393.310:523.84:42-0.24:380.25:528:05Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:283.111:373.55:310.05:310.55:518:06Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:153.06:180.26:230.85:518:06Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:213.31:043.07:040.47:171.05:508:07First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:083.02:012.97:510.68:151.15:508:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:032.83:023.08:390.79:141.15:498:09First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:042.73:543.19:250.710:071.05:498:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:002.74:393.310:080.610:560.85:488:10Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:492.75:213.510:510.511:450.65:488:11Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:362.86:033.611:350.45:478:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:222.96:453.812:320.312:200.35:478:12Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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