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 : 9:56 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 3:57 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 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:452.96:154.012:060.611:38 AM0.56:108:06Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:413.07:054.01:010.512:370.56:118:05New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:303.17:484.01:450.41:270.46:128:04New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:123.28:253.92:230.32:100.56:128:03New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:523.39:003.82:560.32:480.56:138:02New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:303.49:353.73:280.33:260.76:148:01Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:093.410:103.54:000.44:070.96:158:00Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:463.510:463.44:330.54:501.06:167:59Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:233.511:233.25:070.65:351.26:167:58Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:003.55:430.86:211.36:177:57First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:013.012:393.56:200.97:101.46:187:56First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:432.81:253.57:021.08:051.46:197:55First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:332.62:213.67:511.19:051.46:197:54First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:352.63:243.78:471.110:031.36:207:53Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:422.64:233.99:461.011:001.06:217:51Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:432.85:194.110:450.811:570.76:227:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:423.06:144.311:450.56:237:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:393.37:064.512:500.412:440.26:237:48Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:313.77:544.61:370.01:39-0.16:247:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:214.08:424.52:20-0.32:31-0.26:257:45Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:104.39:304.43:04-0.43:23-0.26:267:44Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:024.410:204.23:49-0.44:200.06:277:43Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:544.511:113.94:37-0.35:200.26:277:41Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:474.55:27-0.16:220.56:287:40Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:033.512:414.46:190.27:270.76:297:39Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:593.21:444.27:150.58:381.06:307:37Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:083.02:584.08:180.89:481.16:307:36Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:282.94:094.09:260.910:511.16:317:35Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:373.05:094.010:301.011:491.16:327:33Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:363.16:024.011:321.06:337:32Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:283.36:484.012:410.912:290.96:347:30Waning Crescent31Sat
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 6:56 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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