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 1h 24m 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 - Jul 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:052.83:563.99:19-0.110:320.45:498:22Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:132.74:544.010:150.011:350.35:508:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:152.75:504.011:120.15:508:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:142.86:424.012:340.212:110.15:518:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:082.97:294.01:250.11:050.15:518:22Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:543.08:113.92:070.01:520.25:528:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:363.18:493.82:440.02:330.35:538:21Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:173.19:273.73:200.03:120.45:538:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:583.110:043.63:540.13:530.65:548:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:383.110:413.44:300.24:370.85:548:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:173.211:193.25:060.35:230.95:558:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:553.211:563.05:430.46:091.15:568:20Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:343.26:200.56:571.25:568:19Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:362.81:173.36:590.67:501.25:578:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:222.62:083.37:430.68:481.25:578:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:192.53:063.48:330.79:451.05:588:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:222.54:023.69:270.610:410.85:598:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:222.64:563.810:220.511:380.66:008:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:192.75:504.011:180.36:008:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:172.96:444.212:330.312:170.06:018:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:123.27:354.41:23-0.11:13-0.26:028:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:033.58:234.42:09-0.42:06-0.46:028:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:543.79:124.42:54-0.62:59-0.46:038:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:463.910:024.23:39-0.73:54-0.36:048:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:404.110:534.04:28-0.74:53-0.26:058:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:334.111:443.65:18-0.65:550.16:058:11Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:274.16:09-0.46:570.36:068:11First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:363.31:254.17:01-0.18:040.56:078:10First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:353.02:324.07:580.19:140.76:088:09First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:482.83:403.98:590.310:200.76:098:08Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:012.84:423.910:010.511:210.76:098:07Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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