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 25m 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 - Sep 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:214.58:404.52:15-0.42:36-0.26:347:30New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:104.69:274.22:58-0.43:28-0.16:357:29Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:004.710:163.93:42-0.24:220.26:357:27Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:504.611:053.64:290.05:190.56:367:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:394.411:533.45:180.46:160.96:377:24Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:294.16:080.87:141.26:387:23First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:433.11:253.97:001.18:181.46:387:21First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:432.92:333.77:591.49:241.66:397:20First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:032.93:413.69:041.510:201.66:407:19First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:112.94:363.710:041.511:091.56:417:17Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:033.15:223.710:571.511:541.36:417:16Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:503.26:043.811:481.46:427:14Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:313.46:433.912:321.112:341.26:437:13Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:083.77:183.91:040.91:141.16:447:11Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:413.97:523.91:330.81:510.96:447:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:144.08:253.82:020.62:260.96:457:08Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:474.18:593.72:330.63:030.96:467:07Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:224.29:363.63:050.63:430.96:477:05Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:014.310:173.53:410.74:281.06:477:04Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:454.311:023.34:230.85:181.16:487:02Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:324.311:513.25:100.96:111.36:497:01Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:234.26:041.07:101.36:506:59Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:453.21:234.17:031.18:161.36:516:58Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:533.22:354.18:111.19:231.16:516:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:133.33:474.29:221.010:230.96:526:55Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:233.64:504.310:300.711:200.66:536:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:244.05:474.411:350.56:546:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:214.36:424.412:130.312:370.36:546:51New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:134.77:324.31:020.01:330.16:556:49New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:004.98:184.21:47-0.12:230.06:566:48New Moon30Thu
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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