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 5h 00m 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 - May 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:203.36:27-0.36:340.06:097:49First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:433.81:243.27:290.07:410.36:087:50First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:503.52:413.28:350.18:550.46:077:51First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:073.43:513.39:380.210:040.46:067:52First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:143.34:483.410:320.211:060.46:057:52Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:093.25:383.611:220.26:047:53Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:593.26:243.712:030.312:090.26:037:54Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:443.17:043.812:530.212:500.26:027:55Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:233.17:393.81:340.11:260.26:017:56Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:593.18:133.92:080.01:580.26:007:57Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:333.18:463.82:390.02:290.25:597:57Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:083.09:203.83:110.13:030.45:587:58Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:453.09:573.73:460.13:390.55:577:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:242.910:363.54:250.34:190.75:578:00Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:052.811:173.45:070.45:040.85:568:01Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:462.811:593.35:510.55:520.95:558:01Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:302.86:360.56:430.95:548:02Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:453.21:212.97:240.57:400.95:548:03Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:393.22:203.08:160.48:420.85:538:04Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:403.13:223.39:100.29:440.55:528:05Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:423.24:193.610:030.010:430.25:528:05Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:403.35:134.010:55-0.211:43-0.25:518:06Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:383.46:084.311:49-0.55:508:07Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:353.57:014.512:42-0.612:43-0.75:508:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:303.67:534.71:36-0.91:36-0.95:498:08New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:233.68:454.72:28-1.02:27-0.95:498:09New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:173.69:384.63:20-1.03:19-0.85:488:10Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:133.610:344.44:15-0.94:15-0.55:488:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:113.511:304.15:13-0.75:17-0.25:488:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:083.46:11-0.46:200.15:478:12Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:253.81:093.37:09-0.27:260.35:478:12First Quarter31Wed
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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