Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 4:35 pm (3.6 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:574.59:184.52:50-0.43:13-0.26:347:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:494.610:084.23:35-0.44:090.06:347:29Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:404.610:593.94:22-0.25:080.36:357:27Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:324.511:493.65:110.16:080.66:367:26Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:234.36:020.57:090.96:377:24Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:413.31:184.16:540.88:151.26:387:23Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:413.02:263.97:511.19:231.46:387:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:592.93:373.88:561.410:221.46:397:20Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:092.94:363.79:581.411:161.46:407:19Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:043.05:263.810:541.46:417:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:533.26:103.812:051.311:47 AM1.36:417:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:363.46:493.912:461.212:341.26:427:14Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:143.57:233.91:191.01:151.16:437:13New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:483.77:553.91:470.81:511.06:447:11New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:213.98:273.92:130.72:250.96:447:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:534.08:593.82:400.73:000.96:457:08New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:264.19:343.63:100.73:391.06:467:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:024.110:123.53:430.84:211.16:477:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:414.110:533.34:190.95:081.26:477:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:244.111:373.25:021.05:581.36:487:02Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:114.15:491.16:521.46:497:01First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:273.11:064.16:441.27:541.46:506:59First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:273.12:134.17:471.29:011.36:516:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:423.13:264.28:571.110:051.16:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:573.34:324.310:060.911:040.76:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:023.75:314.511:120.66:536:54Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:024.16:284.612:000.412:160.36:546:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:574.47:204.612:520.11:160.16:546:51Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:484.78:084.51:38-0.22:09-0.16:556:49Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:354.98:554.32:21-0.22:590.06:566:48Full Moon30Sat
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 7:54 pm — 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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