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 4h 57m 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:552.86:274.212:140.211:57 AM0.05:498:22Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:522.97:204.41:09-0.112:53-0.25:508:22Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:463.18:124.51:59-0.41:48-0.45:508:22Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:393.29:044.52:48-0.62:40-0.55:508:22Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:333.49:574.43:38-0.63:36-0.45:518:22Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:303.510:514.24:30-0.64:36-0.25:528:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:273.611:443.95:24-0.55:400.05:528:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:233.76:16-0.46:450.25:538:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:373.61:223.77:07-0.37:530.45:538:21Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:343.22:273.88:00-0.19:040.55:548:21Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:412.93:323.88:540.110:090.55:548:20Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:482.74:283.89:470.211:100.55:558:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:482.75:213.810:390.35:568:20Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:442.76:113.812:090.511:32 AM0.45:568:19Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:362.76:573.81:010.412:250.55:578:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:232.87:383.81:430.41:130.55:588:18New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:032.98:153.82:190.31:540.55:588:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:413.08:503.72:510.32:310.55:598:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:193.09:253.73:230.33:080.66:008:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:593.010:013.63:560.33:470.76:008:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:383.110:373.44:310.44:300.96:018:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:163.111:143.35:070.45:161.06:028:15Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:533.211:523.15:430.56:031.16:038:14Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:333.36:190.56:531.16:038:14First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:332.91:173.46:590.67:471.16:048:13First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:202.82:103.57:450.68:471.06:058:12First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:192.73:103.78:380.69:470.96:068:11First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:242.74:093.99:350.510:470.76:068:10Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:272.85:074.110:330.311:480.46:078:10Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:292.96:064.411:340.16:088:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:313.27:034.612:470.112:36-0.26:098:08Full Moon31Mon
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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