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 : 12:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 6:28 am (2.5 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 - Nov 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:154.411:413.34:540.65:560.77:246:07Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:054.05:491.06:521.07:256:06First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:343.111:57 AM3.85:461.36:501.16:265:05First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:363.012:573.56:481.57:491.26:275:04First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:523.02:043.47:551.68:401.26:285:03First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:543.13:003.48:541.59:231.16:295:02Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:423.33:473.49:461.410:011.06:305:01Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:233.54:293.410:331.310:390.86:315:00Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:013.75:103.411:191.111:160.76:324:59Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:383.95:503.412:000.86:334:58Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:134.16:273.412:370.66:344:58Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:474.27:043.412:280.41:130.56:354:57Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:234.37:423.31:040.31:510.46:364:56Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:014.38:223.31:410.32:310.46:374:55Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:434.39:073.22:210.43:170.56:384:55Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:294.29:573.23:070.54:070.56:394:54Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:184.110:493.14:000.65:010.66:404:54Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:104.011:463.24:580.75:570.56:414:53Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:073.86:000.86:560.56:424:52Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:533.31:133.77:080.77:570.36:434:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:073.52:233.78:190.68:540.16:444:51Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:123.83:263.79:250.49:47-0.16:454:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:094.14:243.710:290.110:41-0.36:464:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:034.45:213.611:30-0.111:33-0.46:474:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:554.66:143.612:25-0.36:484:50New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:434.77:023.612:22-0.51:14-0.46:494:49New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:284.67:493.41:07-0.42:00-0.36:504:49New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:134.58:363.31:51-0.32:46-0.16:514:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:594.29:253.22:360.03:350.16:524:49Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:464.010:143.03:240.34:250.36:534:48Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 9:20 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 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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