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 3h 44m 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 - Jun 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:382.86:073.911:400.25:478:13Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:292.96:544.212:440.112:290.05:468:13Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:172.97:404.31:31-0.21:17-0.25:468:14Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:053.08:274.42:17-0.42:04-0.35:468:15Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:543.19:174.43:03-0.52:53-0.35:468:15Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:463.110:104.33:53-0.43:46-0.25:458:16Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:423.111:054.14:48-0.44:45-0.15:458:16Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:393.211:593.95:44-0.35:490.15:458:17Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:383.36:39-0.26:550.35:458:17Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:563.61:423.47:34-0.28:050.45:458:18Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:593.32:533.58:31-0.19:180.45:458:18Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:083.13:563.79:25-0.110:240.35:458:19Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:113.04:503.910:16-0.111:260.25:458:19Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:082.95:414.011:060.05:458:20Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:032.86:294.012:250.111:56 AM0.05:458:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:542.87:144.01:160.012:460.15:458:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:402.87:554.01:590.01:310.25:458:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:212.98:333.92:370.02:110.25:458:21New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:022.99:113.73:130.12:500.45:458:21New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:432.89:513.63:490.23:300.55:458:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:262.810:303.54:290.34:130.75:468:22Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:082.811:103.35:090.44:590.95:468:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:502.811:483.25:480.55:471.05:468:22Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:312.96:270.56:371.15:468:22First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:283.01:152.97:060.57:291.15:478:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:132.82:063.17:470.58:271.15:478:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:052.73:003.38:320.59:250.95:478:22First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:052.63:523.59:200.410:210.75:488:23Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:022.64:423.810:090.311:170.45:488:23Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:582.75:334.011:010.25:498:23Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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