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 3h 08m 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 - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:213.16:484.212:360.312:210.26:108:06Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:143.27:364.21:270.21:160.26:118:05Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:013.38:184.12:100.12:020.26:128:04Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:433.48:584.02:480.12:450.36:128:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:253.49:363.93:240.23:250.56:138:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:063.410:143.74:000.34:080.76:148:01Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:463.410:533.54:370.44:520.96:158:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:253.411:303.35:140.55:381.16:167:59Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:043.45:510.76:241.36:167:58Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:093.112:443.46:300.87:131.46:177:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:512.91:293.47:111.08:071.46:187:56Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:412.82:243.57:581.19:051.46:197:55Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:432.73:223.68:501.110:011.36:197:54Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:452.74:173.79:441.010:551.16:207:53Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:422.85:103.910:380.811:490.86:217:51Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:363.06:024.111:340.66:227:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:303.36:534.312:410.512:300.36:237:49New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:203.57:404.51:270.21:240.16:237:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:083.88:274.52:11-0.12:14-0.16:247:46New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:564.09:144.52:53-0.33:04-0.26:257:45New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:464.210:034.33:38-0.33:58-0.16:267:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:394.310:544.14:26-0.34:560.16:277:43Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:314.411:463.85:17-0.25:560.36:277:41Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:254.46:090.06:590.56:287:40First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:403.51:244.37:030.38:060.76:297:39First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:423.22:344.28:030.59:170.96:307:37First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:593.13:454.19:080.710:230.96:307:36Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:133.14:474.110:120.811:240.96:317:35Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:153.25:444.111:150.86:327:33Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:123.36:354.112:210.812:150.76:337:32Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:013.57:194.11:090.71:070.76:337:30Full Moon31Mon
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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