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 59m 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 - Nov 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:403.312:104.15:530.87:020.86:245:06Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:543.31:233.97:071.08:060.76:255:05Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:153.52:353.78:231.09:020.66:265:04Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:193.73:343.69:300.99:520.56:275:03Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:124.04:263.610:310.810:380.46:285:03Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:004.25:143.511:280.711:220.46:295:02Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:444.35:583.412:160.66:305:01New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:244.46:383.412:030.412:560.56:315:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:004.37:153.312:390.41:320.56:324:59New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:354.37:523.21:130.52:060.66:334:58New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:114.18:303.11:480.72:420.76:344:57Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:504.09:113.02:240.93:210.96:354:57Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:303.89:542.93:031.14:051.06:364:56Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:123.710:392.83:481.34:511.16:374:55Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:553.511:252.84:381.45:371.26:384:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:393.45:291.56:241.16:394:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:162.812:293.36:261.57:121.06:404:53First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:173.01:273.27:281.58:000.96:414:53First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:163.22:253.28:291.38:460.66:424:52Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:083.53:193.29:261.09:320.46:434:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:563.94:103.310:220.610:190.16:444:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:444.25:033.311:180.311:09-0.26:454:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:344.55:553.412:110.06:464:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:244.76:463.412:00-0.41:01-0.36:474:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:144.87:373.412:50-0.51:50-0.36:484:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:054.88:313.41:40-0.52:42-0.36:494:49Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:004.69:293.32:33-0.43:39-0.26:504:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:574.410:303.33:32-0.14:390.06:514:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:534.111:313.34:370.15:380.16:524:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:513.75:440.46:370.16:534:48Third Quarter30Mon
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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