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 : in 2h 03m at 10:40 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:353.310:393.64:270.34:360.86:108:07Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:163.511:193.45:050.35:260.86:108:06Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:573.65:450.36:170.96:118:05First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:023.312:433.76:280.37:130.96:128:04First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:503.11:373.87:160.48:140.96:138:03First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:473.02:394.08:120.49:200.86:148:02First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:562.93:454.19:130.310:240.66:148:01Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:063.04:484.310:150.211:280.46:158:00Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:123.15:514.511:190.16:167:59Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:173.36:514.612:310.112:24-0.16:177:58Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:183.67:454.71:27-0.21:25-0.36:187:57Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:123.88:364.62:16-0.42:20-0.36:187:55Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:044.09:254.43:03-0.43:13-0.26:197:54Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:564.110:144.23:49-0.44:080.06:207:53Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:474.111:023.94:36-0.25:060.36:217:52Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:364.011:483.55:220.16:040.66:217:51Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:243.96:070.47:010.96:227:50Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:343.21:143.86:520.78:021.26:237:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:252.92:113.77:400.99:051.36:247:47Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:302.73:153.68:331.210:041.46:257:46Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:402.74:123.69:281.310:571.46:257:45Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:382.75:023.610:211.311:481.36:267:43Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:292.85:493.711:121.36:277:42Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:173.06:323.812:341.112:031.16:287:41Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:003.27:123.91:120.912:501.06:287:39New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:373.37:474.01:430.71:310.86:297:38New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:133.58:214.02:130.62:100.76:307:37New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:483.78:554.02:430.52:490.76:317:35New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:243.89:323.93:150.43:300.76:327:34Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:043.910:123.73:500.44:150.86:327:33Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:454.110:543.64:290.55:050.96:337:31Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 2:00 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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