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 38m 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 - Mar 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:512.82:122.28:330.98:190.76:325:57Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:002.83:202.29:320.99:190.76:305:58Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:552.94:142.410:250.810:130.56:295:58Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:433.05:022.511:120.611:030.46:285:59Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:263.15:432.811:500.311:480.16:266:00Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:043.36:203.012:210.16:256:01New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:383.36:543.212:28-0.112:51-0.16:246:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:113.37:273.41:04-0.21:20-0.36:226:03New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:443.38:023.51:40-0.31:52-0.36:216:04New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:193.28:393.62:19-0.32:26-0.46:206:05Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:583.19:213.73:01-0.23:05-0.36:186:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:403.010:063.73:48-0.13:49-0.26:176:06Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:262.810:553.64:390.14:39-0.16:156:07Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:162.76:350.36:340.07:147:08First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:513.51:152.67:370.47:380.17:127:09First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:593.42:302.68:480.48:490.17:117:10First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:183.43:502.89:570.310:010.07:107:11Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:293.54:583.111:000.011:08-0.37:087:12Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:313.75:593.411:58-0.27:077:13Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:283.86:533.712:14-0.512:50-0.57:057:13Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:193.87:424.01:12-0.71:36-0.77:047:14Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:043.78:264.12:02-0.92:16-0.87:027:15Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:473.69:094.12:48-0.82:56-0.77:017:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:293.49:524.03:33-0.63:35-0.57:007:17Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:123.210:353.84:19-0.34:17-0.26:587:18Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:553.011:193.65:050.05:010.26:577:18Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:382.85:530.45:480.56:557:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:033.312:212.66:410.76:370.86:547:20Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:503.11:122.47:340.97:321.06:527:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:502.92:222.48:361.18:361.16:517:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:042.83:382.49:361.09:401.06:497:23Third Quarter31Wed
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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