Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 11:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:50 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:063.05:312.711:320.811:310.76:487:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:513.16:133.012:130.66:477:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:313.26:513.212:190.512:470.46:457:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:083.37:263.51:020.21:190.26:447:26Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:423.38:003.71:400.01:500.06:427:27Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:163.38:343.82:17-0.12:21-0.16:417:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:523.29:113.92:55-0.22:55-0.16:407:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:303.19:523.93:35-0.23:330.06:387:29Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:123.010:373.94:20-0.14:160.16:377:30Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:592.911:263.85:110.15:060.26:357:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:482.86:050.26:020.36:347:32Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:193.712:442.87:030.47:040.46:337:33Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:213.61:532.88:090.58:150.46:317:33Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:363.53:142.99:160.49:290.36:307:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:513.54:253.210:180.210:380.16:297:35Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:543.65:253.511:150.011:44-0.16:277:36Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:523.66:203.912:08-0.36:267:37Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:463.77:104.112:45-0.412:57-0.56:257:38New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:343.67:554.31:38-0.61:41-0.56:247:38New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:183.58:374.32:25-0.62:21-0.56:227:39New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:013.49:194.23:09-0.53:00-0.36:217:40New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:453.210:014.03:53-0.33:410.06:207:41Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:293.010:453.84:390.04:250.36:197:42Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:142.911:293.55:260.35:120.66:177:43Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:592.76:130.66:020.96:167:44Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:143.212:472.67:030.86:551.16:157:44First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:033.01:462.57:581.07:541.26:147:45First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:052.93:002.68:551.08:591.26:137:46First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:142.93:592.79:451.09:571.16:127:47First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:102.94:463.010:280.810:500.96:107:48Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 2:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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