Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:06 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 5:20 pm (3.6 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:174.17:383.212:55-1.21:45-1.07:025:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:054.08:283.31:46-1.12:30-1.07:015:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:523.89:183.32:37-1.03:16-0.97:005:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:383.510:073.33:29-0.74:01-0.76:595:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:223.210:533.24:23-0.34:45-0.56:595:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:042.911:393.15:170.05:27-0.26:585:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:472.66:110.46:110.06:575:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:292.912:382.37:110.66:580.36:565:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:302.81:432.18:150.77:510.46:555:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:342.82:512.19:140.78:450.56:545:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:302.93:482.110:100.79:370.46:535:39Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:213.04:402.311:030.510:290.36:525:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:083.15:272.411:490.311:190.16:515:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:513.36:092.612:250.16:505:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:293.46:472.712:04-0.112:57-0.16:495:43Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:043.57:232.912:45-0.31:28-0.36:475:44Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:393.58:003.11:23-0.42:00-0.46:465:45Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:153.58:393.22:03-0.52:35-0.56:455:46Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:533.49:213.32:47-0.43:13-0.56:445:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:343.210:063.43:34-0.33:54-0.56:435:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:193.110:533.54:26-0.24:40-0.46:425:49Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:062.911:453.55:210.05:29-0.36:405:50Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:592.76:210.16:25-0.26:395:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:463.41:052.57:290.27:30-0.16:385:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:013.42:242.58:410.28:39-0.26:375:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:143.53:382.69:490.19:47-0.36:355:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:213.74:442.810:55-0.210:54-0.56:345:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:223.85:443.111:53-0.411:56-0.76:335:56Waning Crescent28Mon
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 8:43 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 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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