Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 32m at 12:06 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:40 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:222.73:513.69:141.510:321.56:347:29Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:212.84:443.710:091.411:231.36:357:28Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:133.05:333.911:021.26:367:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:023.26:204.112:101.111:56 AM1.06:367:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:483.57:044.212:530.812:470.76:377:24New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:313.87:454.31:320.51:350.56:387:22New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:124.08:264.32:090.22:200.36:397:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:554.39:094.22:470.13:060.26:397:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:404.49:544.13:270.03:560.36:407:18Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:284.510:433.94:110.14:510.46:417:16Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:184.611:343.74:590.25:490.66:427:15Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:114.55:510.46:490.86:427:14First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:283.41:094.46:470.67:551.06:437:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:303.32:194.37:500.89:071.06:447:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:503.23:354.29:010.910:141.06:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:073.34:414.210:100.911:150.96:467:08Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:123.55:404.311:160.86:467:06Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:103.76:334.312:120.712:180.76:477:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:013.97:194.31:010.61:130.66:487:03Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:444.18:004.21:410.41:590.66:497:02Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:244.28:374.12:160.42:390.66:497:00Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:014.29:133.92:490.53:180.86:506:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:374.29:503.73:210.63:570.96:516:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:154.110:293.53:550.84:391.26:526:56Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:534.011:103.34:321.15:231.46:526:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:313.911:513.15:121.36:081.56:536:53Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:133.85:551.56:571.76:546:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:353.012:593.76:421.77:521.86:556:50Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:282.91:563.67:361.88:521.86:566:48Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:362.93:033.78:361.89:471.66:566:47Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:53 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 84% 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 (84% 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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