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 3h 56m 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 - Nov 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:524.211:243.44:360.65:380.76:245:07Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:453.95:361.06:370.96:255:06Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:263.312:453.66:391.27:371.06:265:05Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:383.31:533.57:471.48:311.16:275:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:433.32:523.48:491.49:171.06:285:03Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:333.53:403.39:411.39:571.06:295:02Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:163.64:243.310:301.210:350.96:305:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:563.85:053.411:151.111:120.76:315:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:343.95:443.411:550.911:490.66:324:59New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:104.06:223.412:310.76:334:59New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:444.16:573.412:240.51:060.56:344:58New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:184.27:333.312:590.51:410.56:354:57New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:544.28:113.31:340.52:180.56:364:56New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:334.28:533.22:120.53:000.56:374:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:154.19:383.22:540.63:460.56:384:55Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:004.010:273.23:430.74:350.66:394:54Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:483.911:183.34:370.85:270.56:404:54First Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:403.85:350.86:210.46:414:53First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:173.312:393.76:380.87:190.36:424:52First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:243.51:463.67:470.78:170.16:434:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:333.82:523.68:540.59:13-0.16:444:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:344.13:533.79:570.210:08-0.36:454:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:314.44:513.711:00-0.111:03-0.56:464:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:264.65:483.811:59-0.311:57-0.76:474:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:194.76:413.812:52-0.56:484:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:084.87:323.712:48-0.71:41-0.56:494:49Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:564.68:213.61:35-0.62:29-0.46:504:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:454.49:133.52:23-0.33:20-0.26:514:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:344.210:053.33:140.04:130.06:524:49Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:223.910:563.24:080.45:040.36:534:48Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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