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 2h 42m 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:523.16:133.012:110.66:487:23Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:333.26:513.212:240.512:480.46:477:24Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:103.37:263.41:040.31:200.26:457:25New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:443.47:583.51:400.11:510.16:447:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:183.48:313.62:14-0.12:220.06:427:27New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:513.39:063.72:50-0.12:54-0.16:417:28New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:283.29:433.83:27-0.13:300.06:407:28Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:073.110:253.84:090.04:100.16:387:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:503.011:103.74:550.14:560.26:377:30Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:363.011:593.75:460.25:470.36:357:31Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:272.96:400.36:430.36:347:32First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:533.61:262.97:400.47:470.46:337:33First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:593.52:392.98:460.38:570.36:317:33First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:143.53:533.29:500.210:050.16:307:34Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:223.64:573.510:500.011:11-0.26:297:35Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:243.75:553.811:47-0.36:277:36Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:223.86:504.112:15-0.512:41-0.56:267:37Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:153.97:404.31:13-0.71:29-0.76:257:38Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:043.88:264.42:04-0.92:14-0.76:247:38Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:503.79:124.42:52-0.82:57-0.66:227:39Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:373.59:584.23:39-0.73:41-0.46:217:40Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:243.310:444.04:29-0.44:270.06:207:41Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:113.111:313.75:190.05:170.36:197:42Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:582.96:090.36:080.76:177:43Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:173.412:472.87:000.67:020.96:167:44Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:083.21:462.77:550.88:021.16:157:44Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:093.02:592.78:520.99:071.16:147:45Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:182.94:002.89:440.910:041.16:137:46Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:152.94:472.910:290.810:560.96:127:47Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:023.05:303.211:100.711:450.76:107:48Waning Crescent30Tue
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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