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 6h 01m 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 - Jan 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:004.15:232.911:43-0.511:28-0.97:124:59Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:594.36:223.012:39-0.77:125:00Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:534.37:163.112:26-1.01:29-0.87:125:00Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:444.38:083.21:19-1.02:17-0.97:135:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:334.19:013.22:11-0.93:06-0.87:135:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:223.89:543.23:04-0.63:55-0.77:135:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:093.510:453.14:01-0.34:43-0.57:135:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:533.111:343.14:580.05:28-0.37:135:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:372.85:540.36:11-0.17:125:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:263.012:242.56:540.66:570.17:125:07Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:252.91:232.37:580.77:450.37:125:08Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:252.92:292.18:570.78:340.37:125:08Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:183.03:262.19:520.79:220.47:125:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:063.14:182.210:440.610:100.37:125:10Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:523.25:072.211:330.411:000.27:115:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:373.35:522.412:140.27:115:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:173.46:322.512:490.07:115:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:543.57:092.612:28-0.21:21-0.27:105:14New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:293.67:472.71:07-0.31:54-0.37:105:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:053.68:262.81:46-0.32:28-0.47:095:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:423.59:073.02:27-0.33:06-0.57:095:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:223.39:513.13:13-0.23:46-0.57:085:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:053.210:373.24:04-0.14:29-0.57:085:20Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:493.011:263.34:590.05:15-0.57:075:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:382.75:570.16:05-0.57:075:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:223.312:362.57:020.27:02-0.47:065:23First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:293.41:482.48:120.28:06-0.47:065:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:413.53:022.49:220.19:11-0.57:055:25Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:493.64:112.610:30-0.110:16-0.67:045:26Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:533.85:162.711:34-0.411:21-0.87:035:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:523.96:143.012:29-0.67:035:28Full Moon31Sat
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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