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 41m at 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:57 am (2.5 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 - Aug 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:503.47:184.61:02-0.112:55-0.46:098:07New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:473.78:104.61:53-0.41:53-0.56:108:06New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:403.99:004.52:40-0.62:47-0.56:118:05New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:334.19:514.33:27-0.73:43-0.46:128:04Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:274.210:424.04:15-0.64:42-0.16:138:03Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:204.211:313.65:04-0.45:430.26:138:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:114.25:53-0.16:430.56:148:01First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:213.31:054.06:430.27:460.86:158:00First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:143.02:063.87:350.58:541.06:167:59First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:202.83:133.78:330.89:571.16:177:58First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:352.74:143.79:321.010:541.26:177:57Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:372.75:073.710:291.011:491.16:187:56Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:312.85:553.711:231.16:197:55Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:202.96:383.812:371.012:151.06:207:53Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:033.17:163.81:150.81:000.96:217:52Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:403.27:503.81:460.71:380.86:217:51Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:143.48:223.82:140.52:130.86:227:50Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:473.58:553.82:410.42:480.86:237:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:213.69:283.63:100.43:250.86:247:47Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:563.710:043.53:420.54:060.96:247:46Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:333.810:423.44:170.54:511.06:257:45Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:133.911:233.24:550.65:391.16:267:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:563.95:380.76:301.26:277:42Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:083.112:443.96:250.77:281.26:287:41Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:003.01:434.07:200.88:321.26:287:40Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:052.92:534.08:230.89:391.16:297:38Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:203.04:024.29:300.610:420.86:307:37Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:303.25:054.410:360.411:430.56:317:36Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:353.56:054.511:420.26:317:34Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:363.97:014.612:390.112:450.06:327:33New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:314.27:524.61:29-0.21:43-0.26:337:31New Moon31Tue
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 1:08 am — 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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