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 4h 57m 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 - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:083.511:483.15:030.75:540.56:544:48Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:553.35:590.96:440.66:544:48Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:473.012:483.06:591.17:340.76:554:48Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:523.01:502.98:011.28:200.76:564:48Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:483.12:482.88:571.19:030.66:574:48Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:343.33:372.89:471.09:430.56:584:48Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:163.44:222.810:350.810:250.46:594:48Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:573.65:072.911:220.611:080.37:004:48Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:373.75:502.912:040.37:004:48New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:153.96:303.012:420.17:014:48New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:534.07:093.012:310.01:19-0.17:024:48New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:324.07:503.11:11-0.11:58-0.27:034:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:124.08:343.11:52-0.22:40-0.27:034:49Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:554.09:213.12:36-0.13:25-0.27:044:49Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:423.910:123.23:270.04:15-0.27:054:49Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:303.711:043.24:220.15:05-0.37:054:49Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:213.65:210.25:58-0.37:064:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:003.312:173.46:240.36:54-0.37:074:50First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:053.41:223.27:330.37:52-0.47:074:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:153.62:323.18:420.18:51-0.57:084:51Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:193.83:363.19:47-0.19:47-0.67:084:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:184.04:373.110:50-0.310:45-0.77:094:52Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:144.15:353.211:50-0.511:41-0.87:094:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:074.26:283.212:42-0.67:104:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:554.27:173.312:33-0.81:28-0.77:104:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:404.18:043.21:20-0.82:12-0.77:104:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:244.08:503.22:04-0.62:56-0.57:114:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:073.79:373.12:50-0.33:40-0.37:114:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:503.510:233.03:380.04:25-0.27:114:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:303.211:072.94:270.35:070.07:124:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:113.011:562.85:160.55:480.27:124:58Third Quarter31Thu
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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