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 1h 52m 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:002.72:483.68:121.69:321.76:347:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:122.73:513.79:121.510:271.56:357:28Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:152.84:453.810:101.411:181.36:367:27Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:093.05:354.011:061.16:367:25Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:003.36:234.212:061.012:020.86:377:24Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:483.77:084.312:510.612:550.56:387:22Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:334.07:514.41:310.31:450.36:397:21Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:174.38:344.32:100.02:320.26:397:19Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:024.69:194.22:50-0.13:210.16:407:18Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:494.710:084.03:32-0.14:140.36:417:16Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:404.710:593.74:190.05:120.56:427:15Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:324.611:523.55:100.26:120.76:427:13Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:284.56:050.57:161.06:437:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:503.31:324.37:050.78:281.16:447:11Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:023.12:514.18:140.99:401.26:457:09Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:273.24:054.19:281.010:431.16:467:08Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:373.35:074.110:361.011:401.06:467:06Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:363.56:004.111:400.96:477:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:283.86:474.112:300.812:380.86:487:03Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:134.07:274.01:120.71:260.86:497:02New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:524.18:023.91:470.62:060.86:497:00New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:274.28:363.82:170.62:420.86:506:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:014.29:093.72:450.63:170.96:516:57New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:354.29:453.53:150.83:541.16:526:56Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:114.110:233.33:471.04:331.26:536:54Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:484.011:023.24:241.25:171.46:536:53Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:283.911:443.05:041.46:031.66:546:51Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:113.85:491.66:521.76:556:50First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:282.91:003.76:381.77:491.86:566:48First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:222.82:003.77:351.88:491.76:566:47First Quarter30Tue
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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