Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:56 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 3:57 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:342.711:043.04:420.44:520.07:025:28Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:142.511:483.05:300.55:350.07:025:29First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:002.36:230.66:230.17:015:31First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:423.012:582.27:240.67:210.07:005:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:483.12:082.38:300.48:23-0.16:595:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:563.33:162.49:330.29:26-0.46:585:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:583.54:202.610:34-0.110:28-0.76:575:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:573.85:212.911:33-0.511:30-1.06:565:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:534.06:173.312:25-0.96:555:37Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:454.17:093.612:27-1.31:11-1.26:545:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:334.17:593.81:20-1.41:56-1.46:535:39Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:224.08:513.92:12-1.42:42-1.46:525:40Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:113.79:433.93:07-1.23:30-1.26:515:41Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:013.410:353.84:05-0.94:20-0.96:505:42Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:513.011:293.65:04-0.55:12-0.66:495:43Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:422.76:04-0.16:06-0.36:485:44Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:283.312:432.47:120.27:080.06:475:45Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:423.22:042.38:240.58:160.26:465:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:563.13:172.39:290.59:200.36:455:47Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:563.14:162.410:280.510:200.26:435:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:493.15:072.511:210.411:140.16:425:49Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:343.25:512.712:030.26:415:50Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:123.26:282.912:360.06:405:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:453.37:013.012:36-0.11:03-0.16:385:52New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:163.37:323.11:08-0.11:29-0.26:375:53New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:473.28:043.21:40-0.21:56-0.26:365:54New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:183.18:373.22:13-0.12:26-0.26:355:55Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:523.09:123.32:500.02:58-0.16:335:55Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:272.99:493.33:300.13:350.06:325:56Waxing Crescent29Tue
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 6:56 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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