Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 1:38 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 44m at 7:51 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:323.411:594.05:38-0.45:46-0.46:477:24Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:273.26:38-0.26:45-0.16:467:25First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:583.81:323.07:430.17:510.16:457:25First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:093.62:513.08:540.29:040.26:437:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:293.54:053.110:010.210:140.26:427:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:363.45:063.311:000.211:180.16:407:28Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:343.56:003.411:560.16:397:29Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:263.56:483.612:180.012:440.06:387:30Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:113.57:293.71:09-0.11:25-0.16:367:30Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:493.48:063.81:51-0.21:59-0.16:357:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:243.48:403.82:27-0.22:30-0.16:337:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:593.39:143.83:00-0.13:020.06:327:33Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:343.29:503.73:350.03:350.26:317:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:113.110:273.64:110.24:110.46:297:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:502.911:063.44:520.34:520.66:287:35Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:302.811:473.35:350.55:360.86:277:36Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:112.76:190.76:230.96:267:37Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:313.212:582.77:080.87:141.06:247:38Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:213.11:542.78:010.88:131.06:237:39Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:223.12:592.88:570.79:140.86:227:40Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:263.13:593.09:510.510:130.56:207:41Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:243.34:523.310:420.311:110.26:197:41Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:173.45:443.711:330.06:187:42Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:103.66:354.112:08-0.212:24-0.46:177:43Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:023.77:254.41:02-0.61:13-0.76:167:44New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:523.88:134.61:53-0.82:00-0.86:147:45New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:413.89:024.62:42-1.02:47-0.96:137:46New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:323.79:544.53:33-0.93:37-0.76:127:46Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:263.610:494.44:28-0.84:31-0.56:117:47Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:223.511:454.15:27-0.55:31-0.26:107:48Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:44 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 100% 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 (100% 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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