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 4h 36m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:303.34:493.810:291.511:101.26:576:46Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:173.55:354.011:211.211:550.96:586:44Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:033.86:214.112:130.96:596:43Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:474.17:054.212:390.61:020.67:006:41Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:304.47:484.31:210.31:480.47:006:40Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:134.68:324.22:020.12:340.27:016:38Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:574.89:184.12:430.03:210.27:026:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:444.810:074.03:280.04:120.37:036:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:364.811:013.94:170.25:090.47:046:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:294.711:563.75:120.46:090.67:056:33Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:264.56:100.67:120.87:056:32Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:573.61:294.37:130.88:190.87:066:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:103.52:444.18:230.99:270.87:076:29Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:303.63:564.19:350.910:270.77:086:27Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:353.84:564.110:410.811:210.67:096:26Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:314.05:504.111:430.77:106:25Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:224.26:394.012:120.512:400.67:116:24Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:074.37:234.012:580.41:280.57:126:22New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:484.48:023.91:360.42:090.57:126:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:254.48:383.82:110.42:460.67:136:20New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:014.49:153.72:440.53:230.77:146:19New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:384.39:543.53:180.74:010.87:156:17Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:164.110:353.33:550.94:421.07:166:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:564.011:173.24:351.25:271.27:176:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:373.85:201.46:131.37:186:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:013.112:203.76:081.67:011.47:196:13First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:483.01:093.66:591.77:531.47:206:12First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:443.02:063.57:561.78:471.37:216:10First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:493.13:083.58:561.69:371.17:226:09First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:483.34:033.69:541.410:250.97:236:08Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:383.64:543.710:491.111:110.67:246:07Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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