Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:53 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 6:04 pm (3.6 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 - Jun 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:453.34:293.910:07-0.310:530.05:468:13Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:473.35:254.211:01-0.411:56-0.35:468:14Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:463.36:204.411:56-0.55:468:14Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:453.37:134.512:56-0.512:50-0.65:468:15Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:393.38:034.51:50-0.71:41-0.65:458:16Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:303.38:514.42:38-0.72:30-0.55:458:16Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:203.29:394.23:26-0.63:18-0.35:458:17Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:113.210:294.04:16-0.44:090.05:458:17Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:033.111:173.75:07-0.15:050.45:458:18Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:533.05:570.16:000.65:458:18Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:033.412:422.96:440.36:560.95:458:19Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:493.11:362.97:300.57:551.05:458:19Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:402.92:372.98:160.68:571.15:458:19Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:392.73:333.19:010.69:521.15:458:20Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:362.74:183.29:430.610:430.95:458:20Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:272.65:003.410:240.611:320.85:458:21Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:142.65:413.511:060.55:458:21Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:012.76:223.712:200.611:51 AM0.45:458:21Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:472.77:033.81:030.312:370.35:458:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:302.87:434.01:420.11:200.25:468:22New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:112.98:244.02:200.02:030.15:468:22New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:522.99:064.02:59-0.12:460.15:468:22New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:373.09:514.03:41-0.23:320.15:468:22Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:253.110:393.94:28-0.24:240.25:478:22Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:163.211:283.85:17-0.25:210.25:478:22Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:073.36:06-0.26:200.35:478:22First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:183.61:023.46:57-0.27:220.45:488:23First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:123.42:053.67:50-0.28:300.45:488:23First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:163.23:113.88:46-0.29:370.35:488:23First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:243.14:124.09:41-0.210:420.15:498:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 9:28 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 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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