Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 57m at 12:53 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Mar 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:272.511:563.05:410.65:450.46:315:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:152.46:350.76:360.46:305:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:523.01:172.37:360.77:350.46:285:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:593.12:262.48:400.68:370.26:276:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:053.33:302.69:400.39:38-0.16:256:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:053.64:302.910:390.010:39-0.46:246:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:033.85:283.211:34-0.411:39-0.86:236:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:574.07:213.61:24-0.87:217:04Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:474.18:113.91:34-1.12:10-1.17:207:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:364.19:004.12:26-1.32:55-1.27:197:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:244.09:514.23:17-1.33:41-1.27:177:06Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:143.810:444.14:11-1.14:30-1.07:167:07Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:063.511:374.05:09-0.85:22-0.77:147:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:583.26:09-0.46:16-0.47:137:09Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:313.812:532.97:110.07:140.07:117:10Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:343.52:012.68:200.38:210.27:107:11Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:513.33:242.69:310.59:320.47:097:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:043.24:332.610:350.510:380.47:077:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:043.25:292.711:330.511:380.37:067:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:573.36:182.912:230.47:047:14Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:423.37:003.112:310.21:040.37:037:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:193.37:353.21:140.11:370.17:017:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:533.48:073.31:500.02:040.07:007:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:243.38:383.42:210.02:310.06:597:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:553.39:103.52:520.02:590.06:577:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:283.29:433.53:250.03:300.16:567:19Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:033.110:183.54:020.24:040.26:547:20Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:402.910:563.44:420.34:420.46:537:21Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:182.811:373.45:260.45:240.56:517:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:002.76:130.66:110.66:507:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:223.312:482.67:040.77:040.66:487:23First Quarter31Tue
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 3:40 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 90% 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 (90% 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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