Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 18m at 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:223.410:484.34:28-0.74:27-0.66:477:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:153.211:434.05:26-0.45:23-0.36:467:25Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:113.06:270.06:230.16:447:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:423.71:132.87:330.37:300.46:437:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:533.42:352.78:460.58:460.56:427:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:173.23:542.89:530.610:000.66:407:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:263.24:543.010:500.611:040.56:397:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:203.25:443.211:410.56:377:30Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:073.26:293.312:010.412:240.46:367:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:483.27:073.512:500.31:000.36:357:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:243.27:403.71:300.21:310.26:337:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:563.18:113.72:030.11:580.26:327:33Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:283.18:423.72:340.12:260.26:317:34Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:003.09:143.73:050.12:560.36:297:35Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:342.99:493.63:380.23:280.56:287:36Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:112.810:273.54:160.34:050.66:277:36Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:502.711:083.44:580.54:470.86:257:37Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:312.611:523.45:430.75:340.96:247:38Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:152.66:310.86:260.96:237:39Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:403.31:082.67:250.87:260.96:227:40Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:383.22:142.78:230.78:330.86:207:41Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:463.23:242.99:210.59:390.66:197:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:513.34:243.310:140.210:420.26:187:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:483.45:193.811:06-0.111:44-0.26:177:43Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:443.56:134.211:57-0.46:167:44Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:393.67:054.512:44-0.512:48-0.76:147:45New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:323.67:554.71:38-0.81:37-0.86:137:46New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:223.68:444.72:29-0.92:25-0.86:127:47New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:143.59:364.63:20-0.93:14-0.66:117:47Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:073.310:314.44:15-0.64:07-0.46:107:48Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 1:08 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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