Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 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 - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:582.94:313.110:090.710:470.86:097:49Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:472.95:153.410:520.511:390.56:087:50Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:343.05:583.711:360.36:077:50Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:213.06:414.012:290.212:210.16:067:51Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:063.17:254.21:16-0.11:06-0.16:057:52New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:513.28:094.32:00-0.31:50-0.36:047:53New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:363.28:544.42:44-0.42:34-0.36:037:54New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:233.29:444.33:31-0.43:22-0.36:027:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:153.210:374.24:22-0.34:16-0.16:017:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:113.111:334.05:18-0.25:160.06:007:56Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:083.16:160.06:200.25:597:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:293.81:103.27:140.07:280.35:597:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:323.52:233.38:150.18:410.45:587:59First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:433.33:343.59:140.19:520.35:578:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:523.24:323.710:070.010:560.25:568:00Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:503.15:253.910:580.011:570.15:558:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:453.06:144.111:470.05:558:02Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:373.07:004.112:520.012:360.05:548:03Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:233.07:414.11:39-0.11:200.05:538:04Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:053.08:204.02:18-0.12:000.15:538:04Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:443.08:583.92:550.02:380.25:528:05Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:242.99:373.73:310.13:160.45:518:06Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:062.910:173.64:100.23:570.65:518:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:482.810:593.44:510.44:420.85:508:07Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:312.711:393.35:340.55:301.05:508:08Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:142.76:160.66:201.15:498:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:213.112:592.86:580.67:121.25:498:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:062.91:512.97:420.68:101.25:488:10Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:582.82:483.08:280.69:101.05:488:11Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:572.73:413.39:140.510:060.85:478:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:542.74:293.610:010.311:010.55:478:12Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:02 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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