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 4h 58m 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 - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:393.312:563.46:570.67:350.26:544:48Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:533.42:063.28:110.78:290.26:554:48Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:573.63:083.09:170.79:180.26:564:48Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:493.74:012.910:170.610:040.26:564:48Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:373.84:502.811:130.510:500.36:574:48Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:213.95:372.812:010.46:584:48Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:023.96:182.812:410.36:594:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:393.96:562.812:140.31:150.37:004:48New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:153.87:322.812:510.31:470.37:014:48New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:503.88:092.81:250.32:200.37:014:48New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:263.78:482.72:010.42:560.47:024:48Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:043.69:292.72:390.53:360.47:034:48Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:433.410:112.73:210.74:170.47:044:49Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:223.310:532.74:080.84:570.47:044:49Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:023.211:382.84:580.95:380.47:054:49First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:453.05:511.06:210.37:064:50First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:282.912:352.86:490.97:090.27:064:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:253.11:352.77:520.87:590.17:074:50First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:253.42:372.78:540.58:52-0.17:074:51Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:203.73:362.89:540.39:45-0.47:084:51Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:154.04:352.810:54-0.110:42-0.67:084:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:124.25:343.011:53-0.411:40-0.87:094:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:084.46:313.112:47-0.67:094:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:014.57:253.212:35-1.01:38-0.87:104:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:544.58:203.31:29-1.12:29-0.87:104:54Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:474.39:173.32:23-0.93:22-0.87:114:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:414.010:153.33:22-0.74:17-0.77:114:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:343.711:123.34:25-0.45:10-0.67:114:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:263.35:29-0.16:02-0.47:114:56Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:113.312:202.96:360.26:55-0.27:124:57Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:173.31:252.67:470.47:46-0.17:124:58Third Quarter31Thu
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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