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 6h 05m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:293.47:574.71:40-0.31:35-0.46:098:07Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:243.78:484.62:29-0.52:30-0.56:108:06Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:173.99:394.53:16-0.63:25-0.46:118:05Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:124.010:324.24:05-0.64:24-0.26:128:04Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:074.111:233.94:56-0.55:260.06:138:03Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:004.15:46-0.36:290.36:138:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:143.512:544.16:350.07:340.66:148:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:083.21:554.07:270.38:430.86:158:00Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:122.93:023.98:230.59:490.96:167:59Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:252.84:053.89:210.810:491.06:177:58Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:292.75:003.810:180.911:471.06:177:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:262.85:523.811:140.96:187:56Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:172.96:383.812:390.912:080.96:197:55Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:033.07:183.81:210.812:560.96:207:53New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:423.27:533.91:550.71:360.86:207:52New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:183.38:253.92:240.62:120.86:217:51New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:523.48:573.82:510.52:470.86:227:50New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:273.59:303.73:190.53:230.96:237:49Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:023.510:053.63:500.54:031.06:247:47Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:393.610:413.44:230.64:471.16:247:46Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:163.711:203.24:590.75:331.26:257:45Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:553.85:370.86:221.26:267:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:013.112:393.86:200.97:161.36:277:42First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:483.01:323.97:090.98:161.36:287:41First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:462.92:363.98:070.99:211.26:287:40First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:572.93:444.19:110.810:240.96:297:38Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:083.04:484.310:160.611:250.76:307:37Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:133.35:494.511:200.46:317:36Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:163.66:464.712:250.312:250.16:317:34Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:143.97:404.71:180.01:25-0.26:327:33Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:074.38:294.72:05-0.32:19-0.36:337:31Full Moon31Thu
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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