Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 13m at 12:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:292.96:493.912:400.212:270.15:478:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:143.07:324.11:25-0.11:12-0.15:468:13New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:583.18:154.22:07-0.31:56-0.25:468:14New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:433.19:004.32:50-0.42:41-0.35:468:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:313.29:494.23:36-0.43:29-0.25:468:15Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:233.210:414.14:26-0.44:23-0.15:458:16Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:173.211:344.05:20-0.35:230.05:458:16Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:123.36:15-0.36:250.25:458:17First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:283.71:123.37:11-0.27:300.35:458:17First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:283.52:213.48:08-0.28:410.35:458:18First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:363.33:293.69:06-0.29:500.25:458:18First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:443.24:293.810:01-0.210:540.15:458:19Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:463.15:234.010:54-0.211:560.05:458:19Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:433.16:154.111:47-0.25:458:20Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:383.17:034.212:53-0.212:39-0.25:458:20Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:283.17:484.21:42-0.21:27-0.15:458:20Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:133.18:294.12:24-0.32:090.05:458:21Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:553.09:093.93:03-0.22:500.15:458:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:373.09:493.83:42-0.13:310.35:458:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:213.010:303.64:230.14:140.55:458:21Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:042.911:113.45:040.25:010.85:468:22Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:462.911:513.25:450.35:490.95:468:22Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:282.96:260.46:381.15:468:22Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:323.11:142.97:070.57:301.15:468:22Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:182.92:053.07:500.58:261.15:478:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:112.83:003.18:360.59:231.05:478:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:092.73:513.39:230.510:170.85:478:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:052.74:393.610:100.411:100.65:488:23Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:572.75:273.810:590.25:488:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:502.86:164.112:050.311:50 AM0.05:498:23Waning Crescent30Sun
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 3:29 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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