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 4h 17m 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 - Jul 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:072.75:404.211:09-0.15:498:22Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:072.96:384.412:260.012:09-0.35:508:22New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:063.17:334.51:21-0.31:08-0.55:508:22New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:023.38:264.62:12-0.62:04-0.65:508:22New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:563.59:184.53:01-0.72:58-0.65:518:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:523.610:114.33:51-0.73:56-0.55:528:22Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:493.711:044.04:44-0.74:58-0.35:528:22Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:443.811:553.75:36-0.66:010.05:538:21Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:393.86:26-0.47:050.35:538:21First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:473.31:383.87:17-0.28:120.55:548:21First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:462.92:433.88:090.09:210.65:548:20First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:542.73:453.89:040.310:230.75:558:20Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:012.64:393.79:580.411:210.75:568:20Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:592.65:303.710:510.65:568:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:542.66:193.712:170.711:44 AM0.65:578:19Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:442.77:023.71:050.612:360.65:588:18Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:272.87:413.71:440.51:200.65:588:18Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:052.98:163.72:160.41:580.55:598:17Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:413.08:503.72:460.32:330.66:008:17Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:183.19:243.63:160.33:100.66:008:16Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:543.19:593.53:470.33:490.76:018:15Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:323.210:353.44:210.34:320.96:028:15Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:093.311:123.24:570.35:181.06:038:14Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:473.411:513.15:340.46:061.06:038:13Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:283.56:130.46:571.16:048:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:342.91:153.66:570.47:541.06:058:12Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:252.82:123.77:470.48:561.06:068:11Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:292.73:163.98:450.49:590.86:068:10Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:382.74:194.19:460.311:010.56:078:10Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:432.95:204.310:480.16:088:09Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:483.16:214.512:040.211:52 AM-0.16:098:08Waning Crescent31Sat
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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