Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 7:25 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:182.94:443.710:121.411:121.36:347:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:093.15:313.811:021.211:581.16:357:28Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:563.36:154.011:531.16:367:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:403.56:574.112:410.812:420.86:367:25Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:213.77:374.21:200.61:260.66:377:24Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:003.98:164.21:560.32:090.56:387:22Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:404.18:564.22:330.22:520.46:397:21Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:224.39:394.13:120.13:370.46:397:19Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:074.410:254.03:540.14:280.56:407:18Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:564.411:153.84:410.25:230.66:417:16Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:464.45:320.36:210.86:427:15Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:063.612:404.46:260.57:220.96:427:14Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:043.51:434.37:250.68:300.96:437:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:133.42:564.28:300.79:380.96:447:11Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:313.54:064.39:380.710:410.76:457:09Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:393.65:084.310:430.611:400.66:457:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:403.86:054.411:470.56:467:06Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:364.16:574.412:350.412:470.46:477:05New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:254.37:434.41:230.21:380.36:487:03New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:094.48:254.32:040.22:240.36:497:02New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:514.49:054.12:410.23:060.46:497:00New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:314.49:453.93:180.43:480.76:506:59Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:124.310:263.73:550.64:320.96:516:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:534.111:073.54:350.95:181.26:526:56Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:344.011:493.35:171.26:041.46:526:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:163.86:011.46:521.56:536:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:333.11:023.76:481.67:441.76:546:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:253.01:583.67:401.78:411.76:556:50First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:303.03:023.68:381.79:361.66:566:48First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:373.13:593.79:351.610:241.46:566:47Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 10:45 pm — 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 98% 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 (98% 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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