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 1h 59m 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:234.99:434.03:04-0.13:510.26:576:46Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:114.810:333.83:480.24:450.56:586:45Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:004.611:233.54:360.55:420.86:586:43Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:504.35:270.96:391.26:596:42Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:133.312:414.06:211.37:401.47:006:40Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:103.11:423.87:191.58:471.67:016:39Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:253.02:563.68:251.79:471.67:026:38Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:403.03:593.69:311.810:361.67:036:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:353.24:483.610:271.711:191.47:036:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:213.45:303.711:171.611:571.37:046:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:023.66:103.712:051.47:056:32Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:393.86:473.712:301.112:481.27:066:31Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:144.07:223.71:010.91:261.07:076:29New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:464.27:563.71:320.82:020.97:086:28New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:194.38:303.62:020.72:380.87:096:27New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:544.49:073.52:340.73:170.87:096:25New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:324.49:473.43:090.73:590.97:106:24Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:144.410:323.33:490.84:471.07:116:23Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:024.311:213.24:361.05:401.17:126:22Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:524.25:301.16:371.27:136:20First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:153.112:494.16:291.27:391.27:146:19First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:183.11:554.07:361.28:441.07:156:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:363.33:094.08:501.19:450.87:166:17First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:503.54:144.110:000.910:400.57:176:16Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:523.95:124.111:060.611:330.27:186:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:484.36:084.112:090.47:186:13Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:404.67:004.112:230.01:070.17:196:12Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:284.87:484.01:10-0.11:580.07:206:11Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:144.98:343.81:54-0.22:450.07:216:10Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:584.89:203.62:360.03:320.27:226:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:434.610:083.43:190.24:220.57:236:08Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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