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 43m at 9:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:46 pm (3.5 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 - Aug 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:552.71:443.47:170.98:241.46:108:07First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:462.62:403.48:031.09:221.46:118:06First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:502.53:383.48:541.110:161.36:118:05Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:552.54:303.59:471.111:091.26:128:04Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:512.55:213.710:401.06:138:03Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:432.76:103.812:021.011:34 AM0.96:148:02Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:332.96:554.012:490.712:270.76:158:01Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:193.17:384.11:290.51:170.46:158:00Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:013.48:184.22:060.22:030.36:167:59Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:443.68:594.22:430.02:480.26:177:57Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:283.89:424.13:21-0.23:360.26:187:56Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:154.010:283.94:03-0.24:290.36:197:55Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:034.211:163.64:48-0.25:260.46:197:54Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:534.25:35-0.16:250.66:207:53Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:053.412:454.26:250.17:270.76:217:52Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:003.21:474.17:200.38:370.96:227:50Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:073.02:594.18:220.59:470.96:227:49Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:252.94:104.19:290.510:530.86:237:48Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:373.05:144.210:350.611:570.76:247:47Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:423.26:134.211:410.56:257:45Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:403.47:054.212:530.512:430.46:267:44New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:313.67:494.21:390.31:350.46:267:43New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:153.88:284.12:170.22:200.46:277:42New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:553.99:053.92:520.23:020.56:287:40New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:353.99:423.73:250.33:430.76:297:39Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:143.910:193.53:580.44:260.96:297:38Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:523.910:573.34:330.75:101.16:307:36Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:303.811:363.15:090.95:551.36:317:35Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:093.75:481.16:411.56:327:34First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:162.912:513.66:301.37:321.66:337:32First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:022.81:433.57:161.58:321.76:337:31First Quarter31Sun
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 12:28 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 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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