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 2h 29m 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 - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:572.95:283.211:080.711:410.76:097:49Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:413.06:083.511:480.56:087:49Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:243.06:473.812:290.412:290.36:077:50Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:063.17:264.01:130.11:080.16:067:51Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:463.18:054.21:55-0.11:47-0.16:057:52Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:273.18:464.22:36-0.32:27-0.16:047:53Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:103.19:314.23:19-0.33:09-0.16:037:54Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:583.010:214.24:06-0.23:580.06:027:55Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:493.011:144.04:59-0.14:530.26:017:55Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:443.05:550.15:540.36:007:56Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:103.812:423.06:540.26:590.45:597:57Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:103.61:513.07:550.28:110.55:597:58Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:203.53:083.28:570.19:250.45:587:59Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:323.44:143.59:540.010:330.25:577:59Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:343.35:103.810:46-0.111:370.15:568:00Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:303.36:014.011:37-0.25:558:01Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:243.26:494.212:36-0.112:26-0.25:558:02Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:133.27:334.21:28-0.31:12-0.25:548:03New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:583.18:144.22:12-0.31:54-0.15:538:03New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:403.18:544.12:53-0.22:330.05:538:04New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:223.09:343.93:32-0.13:130.25:528:05Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:062.910:163.74:130.13:550.55:518:06Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:502.810:593.54:570.34:410.75:518:07Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:342.711:413.35:420.55:300.95:508:07Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:192.76:260.76:201.15:508:08First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:243.11:082.77:100.87:131.25:498:09First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:112.92:052.77:570.88:121.25:498:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:052.83:042.98:430.79:121.15:488:10First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:052.73:543.19:280.610:070.95:488:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:592.74:393.410:100.511:000.75:478:11Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:492.75:223.710:540.411:520.45:478:12Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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