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 45m at 11:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:50 am (2.5 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 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:463.610:134.43:49-1.03:53-0.86:477:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:393.411:084.24:45-0.74:48-0.56:467:25Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:333.25:44-0.35:47-0.16:447:26Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:033.912:293.06:440.16:490.26:437:26Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:033.61:352.87:480.47:590.56:427:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:163.32:572.88:560.59:140.66:407:28Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:323.14:062.99:570.610:200.66:397:29Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:323.15:003.110:490.611:180.66:377:30Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:223.15:473.211:350.56:367:31Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:073.16:283.412:110.512:150.46:357:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:463.17:043.512:550.312:510.36:337:32Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:223.17:363.71:320.21:220.26:327:33New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:563.18:073.72:030.11:520.26:317:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:293.18:393.72:330.12:230.26:297:35New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:023.09:123.73:050.12:560.36:287:36New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:372.99:493.73:400.23:310.46:277:36Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:152.910:283.64:180.34:110.56:257:37Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:562.811:113.55:020.44:560.66:247:38Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:392.811:573.45:480.55:460.76:237:39Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:272.86:370.66:400.76:227:40First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:473.41:232.87:310.67:420.76:207:41First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:463.32:303.08:290.48:490.56:197:41First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:543.33:373.39:270.29:550.36:187:42Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:593.44:373.710:210.010:58-0.16:177:43Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:593.55:334.111:15-0.36:157:44Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:573.56:284.412:00-0.412:10-0.66:147:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:543.67:214.61:00-0.71:03-0.86:137:46Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:473.68:124.71:53-0.91:53-0.86:127:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:383.69:024.72:44-1.02:42-0.86:117:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:303.59:554.53:35-0.83:33-0.56:107:48Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:02 am — 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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