Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 6:46 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:093.35:262.511:460.111:29-0.17:025:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:533.36:092.612:280.07:015:30Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:323.46:472.712:12-0.21:01-0.17:015:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:063.47:222.712:48-0.21:30-0.27:005:32New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:393.47:562.81:21-0.21:59-0.36:595:33New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:123.48:312.81:55-0.22:30-0.36:585:34New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:453.39:072.82:30-0.13:04-0.26:575:35Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:213.19:452.93:100.03:40-0.26:565:36Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:573.010:232.93:530.24:18-0.16:555:37Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:352.811:042.94:390.34:58-0.16:545:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:172.711:503.05:280.45:420.06:535:39First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:052.66:220.46:310.06:525:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:453.11:042.57:240.47:29-0.16:515:41First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:513.22:142.58:290.38:30-0.26:505:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:573.43:202.69:330.09:31-0.56:495:43Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:003.74:242.810:35-0.310:34-0.86:485:44Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:003.95:253.111:36-0.611:35-1.16:475:45Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:584.16:223.412:29-1.06:455:46Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:514.37:153.612:32-1.31:18-1.26:445:47Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:414.28:063.81:26-1.52:05-1.36:435:48Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:304.18:583.82:18-1.42:53-1.36:425:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:213.89:513.83:13-1.23:42-1.16:415:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:113.510:433.74:10-0.84:33-0.86:405:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:003.211:363.55:09-0.45:24-0.56:385:52Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:522.86:09-0.16:17-0.26:375:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:353.312:532.57:150.37:170.16:365:54Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:463.12:092.48:250.58:200.36:345:55Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:553.13:172.49:270.59:200.46:335:56Waning Crescent28Thu
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 10:09 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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