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 3h 50m 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 - May 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:313.61:093.07:160.37:270.56:087:49First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:313.52:183.28:150.28:370.46:077:50First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:403.43:293.59:140.19:470.26:067:51First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:493.34:303.810:10-0.110:520.06:057:52Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:503.35:264.111:04-0.311:56-0.26:047:53Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:493.36:204.311:57-0.46:037:54Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:453.47:114.512:55-0.412:50-0.56:027:54Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:373.37:594.51:47-0.61:39-0.56:017:55Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:243.38:454.42:33-0.62:25-0.46:017:56Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:113.29:314.23:19-0.43:10-0.26:007:57Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:593.110:183.94:05-0.23:570.15:597:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:483.011:043.74:540.14:480.45:587:59Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:352.911:493.45:430.35:420.75:577:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:232.86:290.56:351.05:568:00Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:343.21:142.87:150.77:321.15:568:01Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:242.92:152.88:020.78:341.25:558:02Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:222.83:162.98:490.89:331.25:548:03Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:222.74:053.19:330.710:251.05:538:03Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:142.74:473.310:140.611:150.85:538:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:022.75:283.510:560.65:528:05Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:492.76:103.712:040.611:40 AM0.45:518:06Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:342.86:513.912:490.312:260.35:518:06New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:182.97:334.01:310.11:100.15:508:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:002.98:144.12:10-0.11:540.05:508:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:423.08:584.12:50-0.22:370.05:498:09New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:273.09:444.13:34-0.23:240.05:498:09Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:173.110:344.04:22-0.24:160.15:488:10Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:103.211:253.95:13-0.25:140.25:488:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:033.36:05-0.26:150.35:478:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:173.71:003.46:57-0.27:200.35:478:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:133.42:053.57:51-0.28:290.45:478:13First Quarter31Wed
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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