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 3h 28m 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 - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:304.111:403.45:120.55:581.06:347:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:184.25:590.66:541.06:357:28First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:303.21:124.26:510.77:571.16:357:27First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:293.12:194.27:510.89:051.16:367:25First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:433.13:324.28:590.810:120.96:377:24Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:593.24:394.410:070.711:150.76:387:23Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:073.45:414.511:130.56:387:21Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:103.76:394.612:150.412:190.36:397:20Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:074.07:304.61:080.21:180.16:407:18Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:574.38:174.51:540.02:110.16:417:17Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:444.49:024.32:36-0.13:000.16:427:15Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:294.59:464.13:160.03:490.36:427:14Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:154.410:313.83:570.24:400.66:437:12Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:004.311:153.54:390.55:320.96:447:11Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:434.111:593.35:230.96:241.26:457:09Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:273.96:081.27:171.56:457:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:463.01:163.76:551.58:181.76:467:06Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:432.92:193.67:491.79:201.76:477:05Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:592.83:283.68:501.810:151.76:487:04Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:052.94:243.69:481.711:021.66:487:02Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:573.15:113.810:421.611:461.46:497:01Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:433.35:553.911:331.46:506:59Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:253.56:364.012:251.112:221.26:516:58Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:033.87:134.01:000.91:070.96:526:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:404.07:504.01:330.71:480.86:526:55New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:164.28:274.02:050.52:280.66:536:53New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:534.49:053.92:390.43:100.66:546:52New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:344.59:483.83:160.43:560.66:556:50Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:194.610:343.63:570.54:470.86:556:49Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:074.511:243.54:440.65:420.96:566:47Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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