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 1h 59m 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 - Dec 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:214.06:412.912:560.36:544:48Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:004.17:213.012:360.11:340.26:554:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:404.18:033.01:170.12:130.16:564:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:234.18:493.02:000.02:570.16:574:48Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:094.09:393.12:470.13:450.16:584:48Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:573.910:313.13:410.24:350.06:594:48Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:463.711:263.34:400.35:260.06:594:48Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:383.55:410.46:18-0.17:004:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:263.412:363.36:470.57:14-0.17:014:48Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:333.61:433.17:580.48:10-0.27:024:48Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:403.82:513.09:050.39:06-0.37:024:48Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:394.03:533.010:090.110:02-0.47:034:49Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:354.24:533.011:12-0.110:59-0.57:044:49Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:304.35:503.012:09-0.37:054:49New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:224.36:413.112:58-0.47:054:49New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:094.37:293.112:45-0.51:42-0.47:064:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:544.18:153.11:31-0.42:25-0.37:064:50New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:373.99:023.02:15-0.23:09-0.27:074:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:203.79:482.93:010.03:530.07:084:51Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:023.410:342.93:500.34:350.17:084:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:423.211:172.84:400.65:160.27:094:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:222.95:300.85:550.37:094:52First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:032.812:052.76:231.06:370.47:104:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:562.812:572.57:221.07:220.57:104:54First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:542.91:582.48:221.08:100.57:104:54First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:483.02:572.39:160.98:570.47:114:55Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:363.23:492.310:090.79:450.37:114:55Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:233.44:402.411:010.410:350.17:114:56Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:103.65:292.511:500.211:26-0.27:124:57Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:563.76:162.712:33-0.17:124:58Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:403.96:542.812:14-0.41:14-0.37:124:58Full Moon31Sun
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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