Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:56 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 52m at 3:57 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:534.28:053.31:320.72:170.87:256:06New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:254.28:393.22:030.72:510.87:266:05New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:594.28:163.11:360.82:270.86:275:04Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:374.18:553.02:110.93:080.96:285:03Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:194.19:403.02:511.03:551.06:295:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:044.010:272.93:381.14:451.16:305:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:533.911:202.94:321.25:381.16:315:00First Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:453.85:311.26:341.06:324:59First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:203.012:463.76:371.27:320.86:334:59First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:323.31:543.77:471.08:280.56:344:58First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:403.62:573.78:550.89:200.26:354:57Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:384.03:553.79:590.510:11-0.16:364:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:334.44:523.711:010.111:03-0.36:374:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:264.75:473.712:00-0.16:384:55Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:174.96:393.712:53-0.36:394:54Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:064.97:303.612:43-0.51:43-0.36:404:54Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:554.88:203.51:31-0.42:33-0.26:414:53Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:464.69:133.32:19-0.13:270.16:424:53Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:394.310:093.23:120.24:240.46:434:52Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:314.011:043.04:090.55:210.66:444:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:233.75:090.96:170.86:454:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:023.012:163.46:111.17:130.96:464:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:112.91:183.17:191.38:040.96:474:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:193.02:203.08:251.38:470.86:484:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:113.23:112.99:201.39:250.86:494:49Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:533.43:552.910:101.110:010.76:504:49Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:323.54:382.910:581.010:380.66:514:49Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:103.75:202.911:410.811:170.56:524:49Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:473.86:012.912:200.66:524:48New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:233.96:392.912:550.46:534:48New 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 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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