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 5h 21m 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 - Dec 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:313.711:022.94:160.75:140.56:544:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:163.411:532.85:080.96:020.76:544:48First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:033.26:031.26:500.76:554:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:522.812:573.07:021.37:390.86:564:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:592.81:582.98:041.38:240.76:574:48First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:533.02:532.99:001.29:050.66:584:48Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:373.23:412.89:501.09:460.56:594:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:173.44:262.910:390.810:280.37:004:48Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:583.65:122.911:270.511:120.17:004:48Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:393.85:563.012:100.27:014:48Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:194.06:383.012:510.07:024:48Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:594.17:203.012:37-0.21:31-0.27:034:48Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:414.28:043.01:19-0.32:13-0.27:034:49Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:254.28:523.02:03-0.33:00-0.37:044:49Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:134.19:443.12:52-0.23:51-0.27:054:49Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:043.910:383.13:47-0.14:44-0.27:054:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:553.811:353.14:470.05:38-0.27:064:50Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:503.55:500.26:34-0.27:074:50Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:383.212:523.36:570.27:32-0.37:074:51Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:503.42:023.18:090.28:30-0.47:084:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:573.63:093.09:170.19:25-0.57:084:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:553.84:093.010:21-0.110:19-0.57:094:52Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:494.05:063.011:23-0.211:13-0.67:094:53Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:414.16:003.012:17-0.47:104:53New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:294.26:483.012:04-0.61:03-0.57:104:54New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:134.17:323.012:51-0.61:45-0.57:104:54New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:554.08:152.91:33-0.52:26-0.47:114:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:363.88:592.92:14-0.33:07-0.27:114:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:173.69:442.82:570.03:50-0.17:114:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:583.410:282.73:430.24:320.07:124:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:383.211:132.64:300.55:130.27:124:58Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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