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 : 2:53 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 9:05 am (2.8 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 - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:343.98:564.52:34-0.62:43-0.46:098:07Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:254.09:464.43:20-0.73:36-0.46:108:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:194.110:384.24:09-0.74:34-0.26:118:05Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:134.211:303.95:01-0.65:340.06:128:04Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:074.25:54-0.46:360.26:128:03Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:233.61:054.16:48-0.27:420.46:138:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:223.42:114.07:450.08:520.66:148:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:323.23:224.08:470.29:590.66:158:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:453.14:254.09:480.411:010.66:167:59Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:493.15:214.010:480.511:590.66:167:58Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:473.26:134.011:460.56:177:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:393.36:594.012:510.512:400.56:187:56New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:243.47:394.01:340.41:260.56:197:55New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:033.58:143.92:090.32:050.56:207:54New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:403.68:483.92:400.32:400.66:207:52New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:163.69:223.83:090.33:160.76:217:51Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:533.69:573.63:410.43:540.86:227:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:303.610:353.54:150.54:361.06:237:49Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:083.611:133.34:520.75:201.16:247:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:463.611:523.25:310.86:061.26:247:46Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:273.66:130.96:541.36:257:45First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:353.11:143.66:581.07:481.36:267:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:253.02:103.77:491.08:471.36:277:42First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:272.93:123.88:461.09:451.16:277:41First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:323.04:114.09:450.810:410.86:287:40Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:333.35:074.210:430.611:370.56:297:38Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:323.56:024.411:430.36:307:37Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:293.96:564.612:310.112:420.06:317:36Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:234.27:474.71:22-0.21:37-0.36:317:34Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:144.58:364.72:09-0.52:29-0.46:327:33Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:054.69:264.52:55-0.63:22-0.36:337:32Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 11:59 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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