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 2h 28m 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:123.57:274.01:220.81:160.96:347:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:503.68:003.91:550.71:540.86:357:28New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:253.78:313.92:230.62:290.96:367:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:583.89:033.82:490.63:020.96:377:25New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:313.99:363.63:170.73:381.06:377:23Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:063.910:123.43:470.84:181.26:387:22Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:423.910:493.34:201.05:001.36:397:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:193.911:283.14:571.15:461.46:407:19Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:593.85:371.36:341.56:407:18First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:103.012:443.86:221.47:271.66:417:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:582.91:393.87:141.48:281.66:427:15First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:592.82:473.88:161.49:311.56:437:13First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:132.93:534.09:211.310:291.26:437:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:193.24:524.210:251.011:240.86:447:10Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:193.55:484.411:270.76:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:163.96:414.612:170.412:280.36:467:07Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:094.37:314.61:060.11:250.06:467:06Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:594.78:194.51:51-0.22:18-0.16:477:04Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:474.99:084.42:34-0.43:10-0.16:487:03Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:375.09:594.13:19-0.34:050.06:497:01Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:304.910:523.84:07-0.15:040.36:507:00Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:234.811:463.64:590.26:050.76:506:58Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:184.55:550.67:091.06:516:57Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:433.31:214.26:551.08:201.26:526:55Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:533.12:374.08:021.29:291.46:536:54Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:183.13:513.99:161.410:291.46:536:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:253.24:493.810:221.411:211.36:546:51Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:193.45:383.811:201.36:556:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:063.66:203.812:081.212:131.36:566:48Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:463.86:573.812:461.012:581.26:576:47Waning Crescent30Mon
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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