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 2h 29m 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 - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:243.410:494.24:29-0.54:29-0.26:097:49Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:203.211:433.95:26-0.25:290.16:087:50Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:153.16:230.16:310.46:077:51Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:373.51:143.07:190.37:370.76:067:52Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:363.22:253.08:170.58:470.86:057:52Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:443.03:323.19:120.69:520.96:047:53Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:472.94:243.29:580.610:470.86:037:54Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:372.85:083.310:400.611:380.76:027:55Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:232.85:483.511:190.66:017:56Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:072.86:263.612:250.611:59 AM0.56:007:57Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:482.97:023.71:050.412:380.45:597:57New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:262.97:373.81:390.31:160.45:587:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:022.98:113.82:120.21:520.35:577:59New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:382.98:473.82:440.12:280.35:578:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:152.99:253.83:190.13:060.45:568:01Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:552.910:063.73:590.23:480.45:558:02Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:382.910:503.74:420.24:350.55:548:02Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:242.911:363.65:280.25:280.65:548:03Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:123.06:160.26:240.65:538:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:243.51:063.27:050.27:250.65:528:05First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:193.32:083.47:590.18:320.55:528:05First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:223.23:143.68:54-0.19:380.35:518:06First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:293.24:143.99:50-0.210:420.05:508:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:323.25:114.210:45-0.411:45-0.35:508:08Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:333.26:084.511:41-0.55:498:08Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:343.37:034.612:46-0.512:39-0.65:498:09Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:303.37:564.61:41-0.71:33-0.65:488:10Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:233.48:464.52:32-0.72:25-0.65:488:11Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:153.39:374.33:21-0.73:16-0.45:488:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:093.310:284.04:12-0.54:10-0.15:478:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:023.211:183.75:04-0.25:080.25:478:13Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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