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 : 12:58 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 7:12 am (2.6 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 - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:083.39:244.03:13-0.23:080.06:097:49Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:473.210:023.83:51-0.13:450.36:087:50Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:283.010:423.64:320.14:260.56:077:51Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:102.911:233.45:140.45:100.86:067:51Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:522.85:580.55:571.06:057:52Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:053.312:362.76:430.76:471.16:047:53Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:513.11:272.77:310.87:411.26:037:54Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:443.02:282.78:230.88:411.16:027:55Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:462.93:292.99:140.79:391.06:017:56Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:453.04:203.110:020.610:340.76:007:56Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:373.15:073.410:490.411:270.45:597:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:273.25:533.711:360.15:587:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:173.36:404.012:210.112:24-0.15:587:59Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:053.47:264.31:11-0.31:10-0.45:578:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:523.48:124.51:58-0.61:56-0.55:568:00New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:403.58:594.52:44-0.72:42-0.65:558:01New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:303.49:504.43:33-0.73:32-0.55:548:02Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:233.410:444.34:27-0.64:26-0.35:548:03Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:203.311:404.15:24-0.55:27-0.15:538:04Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:173.36:22-0.36:300.15:528:04First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:373.81:203.37:22-0.17:370.25:528:05First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:413.62:343.38:240.08:500.35:518:06First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:553.43:443.59:250.010:000.35:518:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:033.24:423.610:200.011:030.25:508:07Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:013.25:343.811:110.05:498:08Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:553.16:223.912:030.112:000.05:498:09Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:443.17:064.012:560.012:460.05:498:10Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:283.17:454.01:40-0.11:270.05:488:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:073.18:214.02:18-0.12:040.15:488:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:453.08:573.92:53-0.12:390.25:478:12Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:233.09:343.73:270.03:150.45:478:12Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:05 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 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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