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 36m at 9:56 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:063.23:533.79:28-0.210:190.25:468:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:103.14:494.010:20-0.311:230.05:468:14Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:093.15:444.211:13-0.35:468:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:083.16:374.412:25-0.212:08-0.45:468:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:043.17:274.41:21-0.41:01-0.45:458:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:563.18:154.32:10-0.41:51-0.35:458:16New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:443.19:014.22:56-0.42:38-0.25:458:17New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:323.09:483.93:41-0.23:250.15:458:17Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:213.010:343.74:290.04:140.35:458:18Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:102.911:193.55:170.25:070.65:458:18Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:572.96:020.36:000.95:458:19Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:013.212:442.96:440.56:521.15:458:19First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:433.01:352.97:260.67:481.25:458:19First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:292.82:313.08:070.68:471.25:458:20First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:252.63:243.18:500.79:431.15:458:20First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:232.54:093.39:320.710:340.95:458:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:162.54:523.510:150.611:240.85:458:21Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:052.55:353.610:590.55:458:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:552.56:203.812:150.511:47 AM0.45:458:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:432.67:054.01:020.312:360.35:468:22Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:292.77:494.11:440.11:230.15:468:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:142.88:334.12:26-0.12:090.05:468:22Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:592.99:194.13:08-0.22:560.05:468:22Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:483.110:084.13:54-0.23:470.05:478:22Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:413.210:583.94:42-0.34:440.15:478:22Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:333.311:483.75:33-0.35:440.25:478:22Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:273.56:22-0.36:470.35:488:23Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:393.51:253.67:12-0.37:530.45:488:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:363.22:293.78:05-0.29:030.45:498:23Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:433.03:343.99:00-0.210:100.35:498:22Waning Crescent30Sun
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 1:15 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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