Nags Head Tides January 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | Outer Banks, NC

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) January 1, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 1st, the sunrise is 7:12am-4:59pm and the tide times are H 4:58am 4'3" L 11:42am -0'5" H 5:20pm 3'0" L 11:26pm -0'10" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) January 2, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, January 2, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 2nd, the sunrise is 7:12am-5:00pm and the tide times are H 5:54am 4'5" L 12:37pm -0'7" H 6:18pm 3'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) January 3, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, January 3, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 3rd, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:00pm and the tide times are L 12:23am -0'11" H 6:48am 4'5" L 1:29pm -0'9" H 7:12pm 3'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) January 4, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, January 4, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 4th, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:01pm and the tide times are L 1:19am -0'11" H 7:40am 4'4" L 2:18pm -0'9" H 8:05pm 3'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) January 5, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, January 5, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 5th, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:02pm and the tide times are L 2:13am -0'10" H 8:29am 4'2" L 3:06pm -0'9" H 8:57pm 3'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) January 6, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 6th, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:03pm and the tide times are L 3:06am -0'7" H 9:17am 3'11" L 3:53pm -0'7" H 9:48pm 3'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) January 7, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 7th, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:04pm and the tide times are L 3:59am -0'3" H 10:03am 3'7" L 4:38pm -0'5" H 10:40pm 3'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) January 8, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, January 8, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 8th, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:05pm and the tide times are L 4:53am 0'0" H 10:49am 3'3" L 5:22pm -0'2" H 11:32pm 3'2" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) January 9, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, January 9, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 9th, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:06pm and the tide times are L 5:50am 0'4" H 11:37am 2'11" L 6:07pm 0'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) January 10, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, January 10, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 10th, the sunrise is 7:13am-5:07pm and the tide times are H 12:26am 3'1" L 6:51am 0'8" H 12:26pm 2'7" L 6:53pm 0'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) January 11, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, January 11, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 11th, the sunrise is 7:12am-5:08pm and the tide times are H 1:22am 3'1" L 7:56am 0'10" H 1:20pm 2'4" L 7:42pm 0'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) January 12, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, January 12, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 12th, the sunrise is 7:12am-5:09pm and the tide times are H 2:19am 3'1" L 9:01am 0'10" H 2:20pm 2'3" L 8:34pm 0'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) January 13, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 13th, the sunrise is 7:12am-5:09pm and the tide times are H 3:15am 3'2" L 10:00am 0'9" H 3:20pm 2'2" L 9:27pm 0'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) January 14, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 14th, the sunrise is 7:12am-5:10pm and the tide times are H 4:07am 3'3" L 10:51am 0'8" H 4:17pm 2'3" L 10:18pm 0'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) January 15, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, January 15, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 15th, the sunrise is 7:12am-5:11pm and the tide times are H 4:54am 3'4" L 11:35am 0'6" H 5:06pm 2'4" L 11:05pm 0'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) January 16, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, January 16, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 16th, the sunrise is 7:11am-5:12pm and the tide times are H 5:36am 3'5" L 12:14pm 0'3" H 5:50pm 2'6" L 11:49pm 0'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) January 17, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, January 17, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 17th, the sunrise is 7:11am-5:13pm and the tide times are H 6:16am 3'7" L 12:50pm 0'1" H 6:31pm 2'7" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) January 18, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 18th, the sunrise is 7:11am-5:14pm and the tide times are L 12:31am -0'0" H 6:53am 3'8" L 1:25pm -0'0" H 7:10pm 2'9" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) January 19, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, January 19, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 19th, the sunrise is 7:10am-5:15pm and the tide times are L 1:11am -0'1" H 7:30am 3'8" L 2:00pm -0'2" H 7:49pm 2'10" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) January 20, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 20th, the sunrise is 7:10am-5:16pm and the tide times are L 1:52am -0'2" H 8:07am 3'8" L 2:35pm -0'4" H 8:27pm 3'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) January 21, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 21st, the sunrise is 7:09am-5:18pm and the tide times are L 2:34am -0'2" H 8:44am 3'8" L 3:11pm -0'5" H 9:08pm 3'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) January 22, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, January 22, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 22nd, the sunrise is 7:09am-5:19pm and the tide times are L 3:18am -0'1" H 9:23am 3'6" L 3:48pm -0'5" H 9:51pm 3'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) January 23, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, January 23, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 23rd, the sunrise is 7:08am-5:20pm and the tide times are L 4:06am -0'0" H 10:05am 3'4" L 4:29pm -0'5" H 10:37pm 3'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) January 24, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, January 24, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 24th, the sunrise is 7:08am-5:21pm and the tide times are L 4:59am 0'0" H 10:52am 3'1" L 5:14pm -0'4" H 11:29pm 3'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) January 25, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, January 25, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 25th, the sunrise is 7:07am-5:22pm and the tide times are L 5:57am 0'2" H 11:44am 2'10" L 6:04pm -0'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) January 26, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, January 26, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 26th, the sunrise is 7:06am-5:23pm and the tide times are H 12:26am 3'6" L 7:02am 0'3" H 12:43pm 2'8" L 7:01pm -0'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) January 27, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 27th, the sunrise is 7:06am-5:24pm and the tide times are H 1:29am 3'7" L 8:13am 0'3" H 1:49pm 2'7" L 8:04pm -0'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) January 28, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 28th, the sunrise is 7:05am-5:25pm and the tide times are H 2:38am 3'8" L 9:26am 0'2" H 3:00pm 2'7" L 9:11pm -0'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) January 29, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, January 29, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 29th, the sunrise is 7:04am-5:26pm and the tide times are H 3:46am 3'10" L 10:34am -0'0" H 4:10pm 2'8" L 10:18pm -0'6" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) January 30, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, January 30, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 30th, the sunrise is 7:04am-5:27pm and the tide times are H 4:49am 4'0" L 11:33am -0'3" H 5:13pm 2'11" L 11:20pm -0'8" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) January 31, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, January 31, 2026
Nags Head tides for Jan 31st, the sunrise is 7:03am-5:28pm and the tide times are H 5:47am 4'1" L 12:25pm -0'6" H 6:09pm 3'1" .

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Nags Head Tide Table for January 2026

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- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
1/1 N/A H 4'3" 4:58AM 4'9" L -0'5" 11:42AM 3'5" H 3'0" 5:20PM 3'10" L -0'10" 11:26PM 5'3" 07:12-16:59 14:58-05:29
1/2 5'3" H 4'5" 5:54AM 5'1" L -0'7" 12:37PM 3'9" H 3'1" 6:18PM 4'1" - - - - 07:12-17:00 16:05-06:40
1/3 4'1" L -0'11" 12:23AM 5'5" H 4'5" 6:48AM 5'3" L -0'9" 1:29PM 4'0" H 3'3" 7:12PM 4'2" 07:13-17:00 17:19-07:40
1/4 4'2" L -0'11" 1:19AM 5'4" H 4'4" 7:40AM 5'2" L -0'9" 2:18PM 4'1" H 3'3" 8:05PM 4'2" 07:13-17:01 18:34-08:28
1/5 4'2" L -0'10" 2:13AM 5'0" H 4'2" 8:29AM 4'11" L -0'9" 3:06PM 4'1" H 3'4" 8:57PM 3'11" 07:13-17:02 19:46-09:08
1/6 3'11" L -0'7" 3:06AM 4'6" H 3'11" 9:17AM 4'6" L -0'7" 3:53PM 3'11" H 3'4" 9:48PM 3'7" 07:13-17:03 20:54-09:39
1/7 3'7" L -0'3" 3:59AM 3'11" H 3'7" 10:03AM 4'0" L -0'5" 4:38PM 3'8" H 3'3" 10:40PM 3'2" 07:13-17:04 21:58-10:07
1/8 3'2" L 0'0" 4:53AM 3'2" H 3'3" 10:49AM 3'5" L -0'2" 5:22PM 3'4" H 3'2" 11:32PM 2'9" 07:13-17:05 22:59-10:32
1/9 2'9" L 0'4" 5:50AM 2'6" H 2'11" 11:37AM 2'10" L 0'0" 6:07PM 3'1" - - - - 07:13-17:06 23:59-10:55
1/10 3'1" H 3'1" 12:26AM 2'5" L 0'8" 6:51AM 1'11" H 2'7" 12:26PM 2'4" L 0'3" 6:53PM 2'10" 07:13-17:07 00:00-11:19
1/11 2'10" H 3'1" 1:22AM 2'3" L 0'10" 7:56AM 1'6" H 2'4" 1:20PM 1'11" L 0'4" 7:42PM 2'8" 07:12-17:08 00:58-11:45
1/12 2'8" H 3'1" 2:19AM 2'2" L 0'10" 9:01AM 1'4" H 2'3" 2:20PM 1'9" L 0'5" 8:34PM 2'8" 07:12-17:09 01:57-12:13
1/13 2'8" H 3'2" 3:15AM 2'4" L 0'9" 10:00AM 1'4" H 2'2" 3:20PM 1'9" L 0'5" 9:27PM 2'9" 07:12-17:09 02:57-12:46
1/14 2'9" H 3'3" 4:07AM 2'6" L 0'8" 10:51AM 1'7" H 2'3" 4:17PM 1'10" L 0'4" 10:18PM 2'11" 07:12-17:10 03:56-13:25
1/15 2'11" H 3'4" 4:54AM 2'10" L 0'6" 11:35AM 1'10" H 2'4" 5:06PM 2'1" L 0'3" 11:05PM 3'2" 07:12-17:11 04:54-14:11
1/16 3'2" H 3'5" 5:36AM 3'2" L 0'3" 12:14PM 2'2" H 2'6" 5:50PM 2'5" L 0'1" 11:49PM 3'6" 07:11-17:12 05:48-15:05
1/17 3'6" H 3'7" 6:16AM 3'6" L 0'1" 12:50PM 2'6" H 2'7" 6:31PM 2'8" - - - - 07:11-17:13 06:36-16:04
1/18 2'8" L -0'0" 12:31AM 3'8" H 3'8" 6:53AM 3'9" L -0'0" 1:25PM 2'10" H 2'9" 7:10PM 2'10" 07:11-17:14 07:18-17:06
1/19 2'10" L -0'1" 1:11AM 3'10" H 3'8" 7:30AM 3'11" L -0'2" 2:00PM 3'1" H 2'10" 7:49PM 3'1" 07:10-17:15 07:54-18:11
1/20 3'1" L -0'2" 1:52AM 3'11" H 3'8" 8:07AM 4'0" L -0'4" 2:35PM 3'4" H 3'0" 8:27PM 3'2" 07:10-17:16 08:26-19:15
1/21 3'2" L -0'2" 2:34AM 3'10" H 3'8" 8:44AM 4'1" L -0'5" 3:11PM 3'6" H 3'1" 9:08PM 3'3" 07:09-17:18 08:53-20:19
1/22 3'3" L -0'1" 3:18AM 3'8" H 3'6" 9:23AM 3'11" L -0'5" 3:48PM 3'8" H 3'3" 9:51PM 3'4" 07:09-17:19 09:19-21:23
1/23 3'4" L -0'0" 4:06AM 3'4" H 3'4" 10:05AM 3'9" L -0'5" 4:29PM 3'9" H 3'4" 10:37PM 3'3" 07:08-17:20 09:45-22:28
1/24 3'3" L 0'0" 4:59AM 3'0" H 3'1" 10:52AM 3'6" L -0'4" 5:14PM 3'10" H 3'5" 11:29PM 3'3" 07:08-17:21 10:11-23:35
1/25 3'3" L 0'2" 5:57AM 2'8" H 2'10" 11:44AM 3'2" L -0'3" 6:04PM 3'10" - - - - 07:07-17:22 10:40-00:00
1/26 3'10" H 3'6" 12:26AM 3'3" L 0'3" 7:02AM 2'4" H 2'8" 12:43PM 2'11" L -0'3" 7:01PM 3'10" 07:06-17:23 11:13-00:45
1/27 3'10" H 3'7" 1:29AM 3'4" L 0'3" 8:13AM 2'3" H 2'7" 1:49PM 2'10" L -0'3" 8:04PM 4 07:06-17:24 11:54-01:58
1/28 4 H 3'8" 2:38AM 3'6" L 0'2" 9:26AM 2'5" H 2'7" 3:00PM 2'11" L -0'4" 9:11PM 4'2" 07:05-17:25 12:44-03:11
1/29 4'2" H 3'10" 3:46AM 3'11" L -0'0" 10:34AM 2'9" H 2'8" 4:10PM 3'3" L -0'6" 10:18PM 4'6" 07:04-17:26 13:44-04:22
1/30 4'6" H 4'0" 4:49AM 4'3" L -0'3" 11:33AM 3'3" H 2'11" 5:13PM 3'7" L -0'8" 11:20PM 4'10" 07:04-17:27 14:54-05:25
1/31 4'10" H 4'1" 5:47AM 4'8" L -0'6" 12:25PM 3'8" H 3'1" 6:09PM N/A - - - - 07:03-17:28 16:08-06:17

Nags Head Textual Tide Table for January 2026


Jan 1st (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:12am-4:59pm and the tide times are H 4:58am 4'3" L 11:42am -0'5" H 5:20pm 3'0" L 11:26pm -0'10" .
Jan 2nd (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:12am-5:00pm and the tide times are H 5:54am 4'5" L 12:37pm -0'7" H 6:18pm 3'1" .
Jan 3rd (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:00pm and the tide times are L 12:23am -0'11" H 6:48am 4'5" L 1:29pm -0'9" H 7:12pm 3'3" .
Jan 4th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:01pm and the tide times are L 1:19am -0'11" H 7:40am 4'4" L 2:18pm -0'9" H 8:05pm 3'3" .
Jan 5th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:02pm and the tide times are L 2:13am -0'10" H 8:29am 4'2" L 3:06pm -0'9" H 8:57pm 3'4" .
Jan 6th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:03pm and the tide times are L 3:06am -0'7" H 9:17am 3'11" L 3:53pm -0'7" H 9:48pm 3'4" .
Jan 7th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:04pm and the tide times are L 3:59am -0'3" H 10:03am 3'7" L 4:38pm -0'5" H 10:40pm 3'3" .
Jan 8th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:05pm and the tide times are L 4:53am 0'0" H 10:49am 3'3" L 5:22pm -0'2" H 11:32pm 3'2" .
Jan 9th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:06pm and the tide times are L 5:50am 0'4" H 11:37am 2'11" L 6:07pm 0'0" .
Jan 10th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:13am-5:07pm and the tide times are H 12:26am 3'1" L 6:51am 0'8" H 12:26pm 2'7" L 6:53pm 0'3" .
Jan 11th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:12am-5:08pm and the tide times are H 1:22am 3'1" L 7:56am 0'10" H 1:20pm 2'4" L 7:42pm 0'4" .
Jan 12th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:12am-5:09pm and the tide times are H 2:19am 3'1" L 9:01am 0'10" H 2:20pm 2'3" L 8:34pm 0'5" .
Jan 13th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:12am-5:09pm and the tide times are H 3:15am 3'2" L 10:00am 0'9" H 3:20pm 2'2" L 9:27pm 0'5" .
Jan 14th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:12am-5:10pm and the tide times are H 4:07am 3'3" L 10:51am 0'8" H 4:17pm 2'3" L 10:18pm 0'4" .
Jan 15th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:12am-5:11pm and the tide times are H 4:54am 3'4" L 11:35am 0'6" H 5:06pm 2'4" L 11:05pm 0'3" .
Jan 16th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:11am-5:12pm and the tide times are H 5:36am 3'5" L 12:14pm 0'3" H 5:50pm 2'6" L 11:49pm 0'1" .
Jan 17th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:11am-5:13pm and the tide times are H 6:16am 3'7" L 12:50pm 0'1" H 6:31pm 2'7" .
Jan 18th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:11am-5:14pm and the tide times are L 12:31am -0'0" H 6:53am 3'8" L 1:25pm -0'0" H 7:10pm 2'9" .
Jan 19th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:10am-5:15pm and the tide times are L 1:11am -0'1" H 7:30am 3'8" L 2:00pm -0'2" H 7:49pm 2'10" .
Jan 20th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:10am-5:16pm and the tide times are L 1:52am -0'2" H 8:07am 3'8" L 2:35pm -0'4" H 8:27pm 3'0" .
Jan 21st (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:09am-5:18pm and the tide times are L 2:34am -0'2" H 8:44am 3'8" L 3:11pm -0'5" H 9:08pm 3'1" .
Jan 22nd (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:09am-5:19pm and the tide times are L 3:18am -0'1" H 9:23am 3'6" L 3:48pm -0'5" H 9:51pm 3'3" .
Jan 23rd (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:08am-5:20pm and the tide times are L 4:06am -0'0" H 10:05am 3'4" L 4:29pm -0'5" H 10:37pm 3'4" .
Jan 24th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:08am-5:21pm and the tide times are L 4:59am 0'0" H 10:52am 3'1" L 5:14pm -0'4" H 11:29pm 3'5" .
Jan 25th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:07am-5:22pm and the tide times are L 5:57am 0'2" H 11:44am 2'10" L 6:04pm -0'3" .
Jan 26th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:06am-5:23pm and the tide times are H 12:26am 3'6" L 7:02am 0'3" H 12:43pm 2'8" L 7:01pm -0'3" .
Jan 27th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:06am-5:24pm and the tide times are H 1:29am 3'7" L 8:13am 0'3" H 1:49pm 2'7" L 8:04pm -0'3" .
Jan 28th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:05am-5:25pm and the tide times are H 2:38am 3'8" L 9:26am 0'2" H 3:00pm 2'7" L 9:11pm -0'4" .
Jan 29th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:04am-5:26pm and the tide times are H 3:46am 3'10" L 10:34am -0'0" H 4:10pm 2'8" L 10:18pm -0'6" .
Jan 30th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:04am-5:27pm and the tide times are H 4:49am 4'0" L 11:33am -0'3" H 5:13pm 2'11" L 11:20pm -0'8" .
Jan 31st (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:03am-5:28pm and the tide times are H 5:47am 4'1" L 12:25pm -0'6" H 6:09pm 3'1" .

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Nags Head

Last updated: June 5, 2026, 12:01 PM

Marine Forecast (AMZ150)

AMZ150-060800-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
247 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3
ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 3 seconds.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft
at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at
9 seconds.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and
E 2 ft at 9 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E
2 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, except 2 to
4 ft near shore.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

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Land Forecast (NCZ203)

THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Last updated: June 5, 2026, 12:01 PM

(Tide Pool)

In Nags Head on the Outer Banks (about 3.5 hours from Raleigh in Jockey's Ridge State Park), the sound-side beaches and minor tidal zones near the massive dunes expose small intertidal areas at low tide with barnacles, periwinkles, fiddler crabs, mussels, and small marine invertebrates in sheltered Roanoke Sound waters. Family-friendly with easy access, boardwalks over dunes, hang gliding views, picnic areas, and trails; a unique mix of desert-like dunes and coastal life - perfect for kids to explore tide pools while playing in sand. Free entry; best during minus tides - combine with sunset dune climbs.

Nags Head (Guide)

Nags Head on the Outer Banks features productive fishing for redfish, bluefish, and drum from the beaches or piers with lower tides revealing more habitat for better results. Boat ramps at Nags Head and the sound side provide easy access. Beaches at Nags Head Beach and Jennette s Pier area offer wide sand for family outings picnics swimming and surf fishing with pier views. The central Outer Banks location with attractions makes tide planning straightforward.

NCDMF

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules

North Carolina State Parks

North Carolina State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and Outer Banks shoreline access

Jockeys Ridge State Park Nearby Soundside Access (Other)

State park adjacent to Nags Head with soundside access points trails picnic areas and shoreline opportunities for kayaking paddleboarding small craft launches and shore fishing in the protected Roanoke Sound and nearby back bays. Tidal ranges expose mudflats sandbars and shallow areas at low tide creating ideal conditions for targeting inshore species like red drum speckled trout and flounder from shore or small craft while observing birds and wildlife in the estuarine habitat. Ample parking restrooms and proximity to the famous sand dunes make it a serene complement for combining water based or land activities with tide awareness on the west side of the Outer Banks.

Nags Head Fishing Pier (Other)

Iconic public fishing pier in Nags Head extending over the Atlantic offering elevated access for surf fishing crabbing sightseeing benches concessions and panoramic views of the ocean shoreline and nearby dunes. Tidal fluctuations create dynamic surf conditions enhancing angling opportunities for species like pompano whiting bluefish and king mackerel while the pier provides consistent access regardless of tide stage with scenic sunrise sunset and wildlife watching. Convenient parking restrooms and location near hotels and restaurants support combining pier fishing with tide monitoring and enjoying this historic Outer Banks landmark.

Nags Head Public Beach Accesses (Other)

Multiple public beach access points along Nags Head featuring wide sandy shoreline access for swimming sunbathing walking picnics surf fishing and low tide beachcombing with views over the Atlantic Ocean and the central Outer Banks coastline. Excellent for family outings shore fishing tide pool exploration on scattered rocky sections and enjoying coastal breezes where tidal cycles expose more intertidal zones and influence water conditions for safe wading and relaxation. Ample parking restrooms at some accesses and proximity to the Nags Head Pier and historic sites make it ideal for combining beach time with tide watching and appreciating the classic Outer Banks beach experience in this popular vacation area.

Nags Head Woods Preserve Shoreline (Other)

Protected preserve with public trails leading to soundside shoreline access on the west side of Nags Head offering low tide exploration shore fishing birdwatching and relaxation along the Roanoke Sound with views of the marshes and distant dunes. Tidal cycles reveal changing sound conditions exposing more intertidal features and enhancing observation of crabs worms and birds from the trails and beach edges in this quiet natural area. Free access and parking support combining nature walks with tide monitoring and appreciating the diverse coastal ecosystems of the central Outer Banks near Nags Head.