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 4h 17m 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:523.75:043.811:010.911:260.47:256:06Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:414.15:563.911:580.57:266:05Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:304.56:474.012:140.112:530.17:276:04New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:184.87:364.01:01-0.21:45-0.27:286:03New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:065.08:263.91:47-0.42:35-0.37:296:02New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:555.19:173.82:33-0.43:26-0.37:306:01Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:475.09:113.62:22-0.33:22-0.16:315:01Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:424.810:103.53:160.04:220.26:325:00Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:404.511:103.34:170.35:250.46:334:59Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:404.25:220.66:290.66:344:58First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:173.212:483.96:330.87:360.66:354:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:393.32:033.77:501.08:360.66:364:57First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:513.43:073.69:001.09:280.66:374:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:473.63:593.510:020.910:140.56:384:55Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:353.84:463.410:580.810:560.56:394:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:183.95:293.311:480.711:340.46:404:54Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:574.06:093.312:290.66:414:53Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:314.16:453.212:090.41:040.56:424:53Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:034.17:193.212:410.41:350.56:434:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:354.07:553.11:130.52:070.56:444:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:094.08:323.01:460.62:410.66:454:51Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:463.99:132.92:220.73:210.76:464:51Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:263.79:552.83:020.94:040.86:474:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:073.610:392.73:461.04:500.96:474:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:503.511:252.74:361.15:360.96:484:50Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:363.45:291.26:250.86:494:49Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:182.812:293.36:281.27:170.76:504:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:213.01:303.37:321.08:080.46:514:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:233.32:323.38:350.88:580.16:524:48Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:183.73:293.39:360.59:48-0.26:534:48Waning Crescent30Tue
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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