Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 12:58 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:444.28:093.51:25-1.42:12-1.37:025:29Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:334.19:013.52:17-1.33:00-1.27:015:30Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:233.89:543.43:11-1.03:50-1.07:005:31Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:113.510:443.34:07-0.74:39-0.77:005:32Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:583.111:353.25:03-0.35:27-0.56:595:33Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:442.86:000.16:16-0.26:585:34Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:293.012:372.57:020.37:080.16:575:35Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:342.91:442.38:070.58:030.26:565:36Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:382.92:512.39:080.68:560.36:555:37Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:332.93:472.310:030.59:460.36:545:38Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:223.04:382.410:550.410:360.26:535:39Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:083.15:242.511:400.311:230.16:525:40Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:493.36:052.612:170.16:515:41Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:273.46:422.812:05-0.112:49-0.16:505:42New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:013.57:162.912:43-0.31:20-0.36:495:43New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:353.57:513.01:19-0.41:52-0.46:475:44New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:093.58:283.11:56-0.42:26-0.46:465:45New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:463.49:083.22:36-0.33:03-0.56:455:46Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:253.39:503.33:20-0.23:43-0.46:445:47Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:073.110:353.34:08-0.14:28-0.46:435:48Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:523.011:243.35:000.05:15-0.36:425:49First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:422.85:560.16:08-0.36:405:50First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:193.412:422.76:590.27:08-0.36:395:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:273.41:542.78:080.18:13-0.36:385:52First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:403.53:072.89:160.09:18-0.56:375:53Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:473.74:133.010:21-0.310:23-0.76:355:54Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:503.95:163.211:23-0.511:27-0.96:345:55Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:494.06:133.512:18-0.86:335:56Full Moon28Wed
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 4:11 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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