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 8m at 3:09 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:562.76:090.76:360.37:124:58Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:492.712:472.67:050.87:220.37:124:59Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:502.81:472.48:040.88:100.37:125:00Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:452.92:462.49:000.78:570.27:135:01Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:333.13:392.49:520.69:440.17:135:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:193.34:282.510:430.310:31-0.17:135:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:043.55:172.611:320.111:20-0.37:135:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:483.76:032.812:16-0.27:135:04New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:303.86:472.912:07-0.512:57-0.57:135:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:123.97:303.012:51-0.71:38-0.77:125:06New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:544.08:163.11:36-0.82:20-0.87:125:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:393.99:053.22:22-0.83:06-0.97:125:08Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:263.89:563.33:13-0.73:54-0.97:125:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:163.610:493.34:10-0.54:45-0.87:125:10Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:063.411:443.35:09-0.35:38-0.87:115:11First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:013.16:11-0.26:33-0.77:115:12First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:473.31:052.97:19-0.17:33-0.67:115:13First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:593.42:172.88:310.08:34-0.67:115:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:083.53:262.79:38-0.19:34-0.67:105:15Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:093.64:282.810:43-0.310:34-0.77:105:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:063.75:272.911:43-0.411:32-0.77:095:17Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:583.86:193.012:33-0.67:095:18Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:443.87:043.012:23-0.81:15-0.77:085:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:253.77:463.11:08-0.81:54-0.77:085:20Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:043.68:273.11:49-0.62:31-0.67:075:21Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:423.59:083.02:28-0.53:08-0.57:075:22Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:203.39:492.93:09-0.23:45-0.37:065:23Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:573.110:292.93:530.04:24-0.27:055:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:352.911:092.84:380.35:020.07:055:25Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:142.711:522.85:240.55:430.17:045:26Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:572.56:130.66:270.27:035:27Third Quarter31Sun
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 6:07 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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