Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 9:56 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:35 pm (3.6 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:182.76:340.56:340.46:477:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:463.51:162.77:320.57:370.46:467:25First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:503.42:282.88:370.58:470.36:447:26First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:043.43:423.19:400.39:560.16:437:27Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:123.54:463.410:380.011:02-0.26:417:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:133.65:453.811:34-0.36:407:28Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:113.76:404.212:06-0.512:28-0.66:397:29Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:053.77:304.41:05-0.81:17-0.86:377:30Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:553.78:184.51:58-0.92:03-0.86:367:31Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:423.69:054.52:47-0.92:48-0.76:347:32Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:303.59:534.33:35-0.73:33-0.56:337:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:193.310:434.04:26-0.44:22-0.16:327:33Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:083.111:323.75:180.05:150.26:307:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:582.96:110.36:110.66:297:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:223.412:502.77:060.67:090.86:287:36Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:173.11:542.78:040.88:151.06:267:37Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:242.93:112.79:030.99:231.16:257:37Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:322.94:092.89:530.910:201.06:247:38Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:252.94:553.010:360.811:110.96:237:39Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:112.95:363.211:150.711:590.76:217:40Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:542.96:153.411:540.56:207:41Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:353.06:513.612:430.512:320.46:197:42Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:133.07:263.81:210.21:080.36:187:43New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:493.08:013.91:560.11:440.26:167:43New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:253.08:374.02:310.02:200.16:157:44New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:033.09:174.03:090.02:580.16:147:45New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:443.010:003.93:500.03:400.26:137:46Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:293.010:483.94:360.14:290.36:127:47Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:182.911:383.85:270.25:240.46:117:48Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:103.06:200.36:230.46:107:48First Quarter30Sun
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 1:15 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 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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