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 4h 24m 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 - Jul 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:433.07:064.312:570.012:43-0.25:498:22New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:343.17:554.41:45-0.31:34-0.45:498:22New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:243.38:444.42:31-0.52:24-0.55:508:22New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:153.49:354.43:19-0.63:16-0.55:508:22Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:093.510:274.34:10-0.64:12-0.35:518:22Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:053.611:214.05:03-0.65:13-0.25:518:22Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:013.65:57-0.56:150.05:528:22Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:143.812:583.76:50-0.47:200.25:538:21First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:103.52:033.77:45-0.38:300.35:538:21First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:153.23:103.88:41-0.19:390.45:548:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:253.04:113.99:370.010:430.45:548:20Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:292.95:064.010:310.111:440.35:558:20Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:272.95:584.011:250.25:568:20Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:232.96:474.012:400.212:200.25:568:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:123.07:314.01:280.21:090.25:578:19Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:553.08:103.92:080.11:520.35:588:18Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:353.18:473.92:430.12:300.35:588:18Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:133.19:243.83:160.13:070.55:598:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:533.110:013.63:510.23:470.66:008:17Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:333.110:393.54:270.34:290.86:008:16Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:123.111:173.35:050.45:151.06:018:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:513.111:553.25:430.56:011.16:028:15Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:313.26:220.56:501.26:038:14Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:363.01:153.37:030.67:421.26:038:14Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:222.92:063.47:480.68:401.16:048:13Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:192.83:033.58:380.69:381.06:058:12Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:212.73:593.79:310.510:350.76:068:11Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:202.84:534.010:250.311:320.56:068:10Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:183.05:484.211:210.16:078:10Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:163.26:444.412:290.112:20-0.16:088:09New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:133.47:374.61:22-0.21:16-0.36:098:08New Moon31Wed
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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