Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 33m at 2:57 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:003.08:143.92:130.01:570.26:097:49Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:353.08:483.92:450.12:290.36:087:50Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:102.99:233.73:170.13:020.46:077:51Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:482.810:003.63:520.33:390.66:067:51Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:272.810:413.54:320.44:190.86:057:52Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:082.711:233.45:150.65:051.06:047:53Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:512.65:590.75:541.16:037:54Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:063.212:362.66:450.86:461.16:027:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:523.11:292.77:340.87:451.16:017:56Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:473.02:302.98:250.78:481.06:007:56Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:483.03:313.19:160.59:500.75:597:57Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:483.04:243.510:040.310:480.45:587:58Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:433.15:153.910:530.011:470.05:587:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:383.26:064.211:44-0.25:578:00Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:333.26:584.512:44-0.312:36-0.55:568:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:263.37:494.71:37-0.61:28-0.65:558:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:183.38:404.72:27-0.82:18-0.75:548:02New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:103.39:334.63:18-0.73:10-0.65:548:03Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:063.310:304.44:13-0.64:06-0.45:538:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:053.311:274.15:12-0.45:09-0.15:528:04Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:043.26:11-0.26:150.15:528:05Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:253.81:073.27:090.07:230.45:518:06First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:263.42:173.38:080.18:370.55:518:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:353.23:263.49:050.29:460.65:508:07First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:413.04:223.59:550.310:470.65:498:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:362.85:103.710:400.311:430.55:498:09Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:262.75:543.711:230.35:498:10Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:132.76:353.812:350.412:070.45:488:10Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:572.77:133.81:180.312:480.45:488:11Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:362.77:483.81:530.21:260.45:478:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:132.88:233.82:250.22:020.45:478:12Full Moon31Sun
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 6:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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