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 3h 35m 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:233.68:413.92:25-0.52:31-0.46:487:24New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:013.49:193.93:05-0.43:05-0.36:467:24New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:393.39:563.83:44-0.23:40-0.16:457:25Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:183.110:343.64:240.04:160.26:437:26Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:582.911:133.45:060.34:570.56:427:27Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:382.711:543.35:490.65:400.86:417:28Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:202.66:340.86:271.06:397:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:383.11:092.47:251.07:191.16:387:29First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:323.02:122.48:241.18:191.16:367:30First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:402.93:242.59:241.09:221.06:357:31First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:473.04:212.710:160.910:200.86:347:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:413.15:102.911:030.711:140.56:327:33Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:293.25:563.311:480.46:317:34Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:153.46:403.612:080.212:310.16:307:34Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:003.57:223.912:58-0.11:12-0.26:287:35Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:433.58:054.21:45-0.41:52-0.46:277:36Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:263.58:484.42:29-0.62:32-0.56:267:37Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:113.49:354.43:16-0.63:16-0.56:257:38Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:003.310:264.34:06-0.54:04-0.36:237:39Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:523.211:194.25:01-0.34:59-0.16:227:40Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:473.16:00-0.15:590.16:217:40Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:163.912:462.97:010.17:040.36:197:41Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:213.71:592.98:080.38:180.46:187:42Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:383.53:233.09:170.39:350.46:177:43Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:533.44:303.210:170.310:430.36:167:44Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:553.45:263.511:110.211:460.26:157:45Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:493.46:163.712:010.16:147:45Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:383.37:003.912:430.012:450.06:127:46Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:213.37:394.01:31-0.11:24-0.16:117:47New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:593.28:144.02:11-0.11:580.06:107:48New Moon30Sat
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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