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 : 11:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 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 - Nov 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:144.17:303.412:520.81:430.87:256:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:484.28:063.31:270.72:170.77:266:05Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:234.38:423.32:020.62:530.77:276:04Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:004.39:213.22:380.63:310.77:286:03Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:414.29:043.22:170.73:150.86:295:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:264.29:523.13:020.84:040.96:305:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:134.110:433.13:540.94:560.96:315:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:034.011:393.24:511.05:490.86:324:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:583.85:521.06:450.76:334:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:423.31:003.77:001.07:430.56:344:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:543.62:093.68:100.88:380.36:354:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:583.93:123.69:160.69:310.06:364:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:554.34:113.610:190.310:24-0.26:374:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:504.65:083.611:210.011:18-0.36:384:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:434.86:033.612:17-0.26:394:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:344.96:543.612:10-0.41:08-0.26:404:54New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:224.87:433.512:59-0.41:55-0.26:414:53New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:104.68:323.41:46-0.22:440.06:424:52Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:594.49:243.32:340.13:350.26:434:52Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:484.110:163.23:260.44:270.56:444:51Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:363.811:073.14:210.75:180.76:454:51Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:223.55:171.06:070.86:464:51First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:013.012:113.26:161.36:550.96:474:50First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:033.01:063.07:191.47:430.96:484:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:073.12:072.98:211.48:260.96:494:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:593.23:002.89:151.39:060.86:504:49Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:413.43:472.810:041.19:460.76:514:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:213.64:332.810:520.910:280.66:524:49Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:013.75:172.911:380.711:110.46:524:48Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:423.96:002.912:180.56:534:48Full 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 7:54 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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