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

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) April 1, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 1st, the sunrise is 6:48am-7:24pm and the tide times are L 1:49am -0'3" H 7:45am 3'5" L 1:57pm -0'2" H 8:03pm 3'11" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) April 2, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, April 2, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 2nd, the sunrise is 6:47am-7:25pm and the tide times are L 2:31am -0'3" H 8:21am 3'4" L 2:31pm -0'1" H 8:40pm 3'11" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) April 3, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, April 3, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 3rd, the sunrise is 6:45am-7:26pm and the tide times are L 3:09am -0'2" H 8:57am 3'3" L 3:04pm -0'0" H 9:15pm 3'11" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) April 4, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, April 4, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 4th, the sunrise is 6:44am-7:26pm and the tide times are L 3:47am -0'0" H 9:32am 3'1" L 3:37pm 0'1" H 9:51pm 3'10" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) April 5, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, April 5, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 5th, the sunrise is 6:42am-7:27pm and the tide times are L 4:23am 0'2" H 10:08am 2'11" L 4:12pm 0'4" H 10:29pm 3'8" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) April 6, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, April 6, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 6th, the sunrise is 6:41am-7:28pm and the tide times are L 5:01am 0'5" H 10:46am 2'9" L 4:50pm 0'7" H 11:09pm 3'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) April 7, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 7th, the sunrise is 6:40am-7:29pm and the tide times are L 5:42am 0'8" H 11:27am 2'7" L 5:32pm 0'9" H 11:54pm 3'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) April 8, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 8th, the sunrise is 6:38am-7:30pm and the tide times are L 6:28am 0'10" H 12:14pm 2'6" L 6:21pm 1'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) April 9, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, April 9, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 9th, the sunrise is 6:37am-7:30pm and the tide times are H 12:45am 3'1" L 7:20am 1'0" H 1:09pm 2'5" L 7:17pm 1'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) April 10, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, April 10, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 10th, the sunrise is 6:36am-7:31pm and the tide times are H 1:42am 3'0" L 8:18am 1'0" H 2:11pm 2'6" L 8:21pm 1'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) April 11, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, April 11, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 11th, the sunrise is 6:34am-7:32pm and the tide times are H 2:43am 3'0" L 9:17am 0'11" H 3:15pm 2'7" L 9:27pm 0'11" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) April 12, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 12th, the sunrise is 6:33am-7:33pm and the tide times are H 3:43am 3'1" L 10:11am 0'8" H 4:14pm 2'11" L 10:30pm 0'8" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) April 13, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, April 13, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 13th, the sunrise is 6:31am-7:34pm and the tide times are H 4:38am 3'2" L 10:59am 0'5" H 5:06pm 3'3" L 11:26pm 0'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) April 14, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 14th, the sunrise is 6:30am-7:35pm and the tide times are H 5:29am 3'4" L 11:44am 0'1" H 5:54pm 3'7" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) April 15, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 15th, the sunrise is 6:29am-7:35pm and the tide times are L 12:18am -0'0" H 6:17am 3'5" L 12:28pm -0'2" H 6:39pm 4'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) April 16, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, April 16, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 16th, the sunrise is 6:27am-7:36pm and the tide times are L 1:08am -0'4" H 7:03am 3'6" L 1:11pm -0'5" H 7:24pm 4'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) April 17, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, April 17, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 17th, the sunrise is 6:26am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 1:57am -0'7" H 7:49am 3'7" L 1:56pm -0'7" H 8:10pm 4'6" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) April 18, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, April 18, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 18th, the sunrise is 6:25am-7:38pm and the tide times are L 2:45am -0'9" H 8:36am 3'6" L 2:41pm -0'8" H 8:57pm 4'7" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) April 19, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, April 19, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 19th, the sunrise is 6:24am-7:39pm and the tide times are L 3:35am -0'8" H 9:24am 3'5" L 3:30pm -0'7" H 9:47pm 4'7" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) April 20, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, April 20, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 20th, the sunrise is 6:22am-7:40pm and the tide times are L 4:27am -0'7" H 10:15am 3'4" L 4:21pm -0'5" H 10:39pm 4'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) April 21, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 21st, the sunrise is 6:21am-7:41pm and the tide times are L 5:22am -0'4" H 11:10am 3'2" L 5:17pm -0'2" H 11:36pm 4'2" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) April 22, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 22nd, the sunrise is 6:20am-7:41pm and the tide times are L 6:21am -0'0" H 12:09pm 3'1" L 6:18pm 0'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) April 23, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, April 23, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 23rd, the sunrise is 6:19am-7:42pm and the tide times are H 12:37am 3'10" L 7:25am 0'1" H 1:17pm 3'0" L 7:28pm 0'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) April 24, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, April 24, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 24th, the sunrise is 6:17am-7:43pm and the tide times are H 1:45am 3'7" L 8:31am 0'3" H 2:30pm 3'0" L 8:43pm 0'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) April 25, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, April 25, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 25th, the sunrise is 6:16am-7:44pm and the tide times are H 2:57am 3'5" L 9:36am 0'3" H 3:41pm 3'2" L 9:58pm 0'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) April 26, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, April 26, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 26th, the sunrise is 6:15am-7:45pm and the tide times are H 4:05am 3'3" L 10:33am 0'3" H 4:43pm 3'5" L 11:04pm 0'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) April 27, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, April 27, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 27th, the sunrise is 6:14am-7:46pm and the tide times are H 5:04am 3'2" L 11:23am 0'2" H 5:35pm 3'7" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) April 28, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 28th, the sunrise is 6:13am-7:46pm and the tide times are L 12:01am 0'2" H 5:55am 3'2" L 12:06pm 0'1" H 6:20pm 3'9" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) April 29, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 29th, the sunrise is 6:12am-7:47pm and the tide times are L 12:50am 0'1" H 6:39am 3'1" L 12:45pm 0'1" H 7:00pm 3'11" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) April 30, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Nags Head tides for Apr 30th, the sunrise is 6:11am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 1:33am 0'0" H 7:19am 3'0" L 1:21pm 0'1" H 7:36pm 4'0" .

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Nags Head Tide Table for April 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
4/1 N/A L -0'3" 1:49AM 3'9" H 3'5" 7:45AM 3'8" L -0'2" 1:57PM 4'1" H 3'11" 8:03PM 4'2" 06:48-19:24 19:16-06:23
4/2 4'2" L -0'3" 2:31AM 3'7" H 3'4" 8:21AM 3'6" L -0'1" 2:31PM 4'1" H 3'11" 8:40PM 4'1" 06:47-19:25 20:17-06:47
4/3 4'1" L -0'2" 3:09AM 3'5" H 3'3" 8:57AM 3'3" L -0'0" 3:04PM 3'11" H 3'11" 9:15PM 3'11" 06:45-19:26 21:18-07:13
4/4 3'11" L -0'0" 3:47AM 3'1" H 3'1" 9:32AM 2'11" L 0'1" 3:37PM 3'8" H 3'10" 9:51PM 3'7" 06:44-19:26 22:20-07:42
4/5 3'7" L 0'2" 4:23AM 2'8" H 2'11" 10:08AM 2'6" L 0'4" 4:12PM 3'3" H 3'8" 10:29PM 3'2" 06:42-19:27 23:20-08:15
4/6 3'2" L 0'5" 5:01AM 2'4" H 2'9" 10:46AM 2'2" L 0'7" 4:50PM 2'10" H 3'5" 11:09PM 2'9" 06:41-19:28 00:00-08:53
4/7 2'9" L 0'8" 5:42AM 1'11" H 2'7" 11:27AM 1'10" L 0'9" 5:32PM 2'5" H 3'3" 11:54PM 2'4" 06:40-19:29 00:19-09:37
4/8 2'4" L 0'10" 6:28AM 1'7" H 2'6" 12:14PM 1'6" L 1'0" 6:21PM 2'1" - - - - 06:38-19:30 01:13-10:28
4/9 2'1" H 3'1" 12:45AM 2'1" L 1'0" 7:20AM 1'5" H 2'5" 1:09PM 1'4" L 1'1" 7:17PM 1'11" 06:37-19:30 02:01-11:24
4/10 1'11" H 3'0" 1:42AM 1'11" L 1'0" 8:18AM 1'5" H 2'6" 2:11PM 1'4" L 1'1" 8:21PM 1'10" 06:36-19:31 02:44-12:25
4/11 1'10" H 3'0" 2:43AM 2'0" L 0'11" 9:17AM 1'8" H 2'7" 3:15PM 1'7" L 0'11" 9:27PM 2'1" 06:34-19:32 03:20-13:28
4/12 2'1" H 3'1" 3:43AM 2'4" L 0'8" 10:11AM 2'2" H 2'11" 4:14PM 2'2" L 0'8" 10:30PM 2'6" 06:33-19:33 03:52-14:32
4/13 2'6" H 3'2" 4:38AM 2'9" L 0'5" 10:59AM 2'10" H 3'3" 5:06PM 2'10" L 0'4" 11:26PM 3 06:31-19:34 04:21-15:36
4/14 3 H 3'4" 5:29AM 3'3" L 0'1" 11:44AM 3'6" H 3'7" 5:54PM 3'8" - - - - 06:30-19:35 04:48-16:42
4/15 3'8" L -0'0" 12:18AM 3'6" H 3'5" 6:17AM 3'8" L -0'2" 12:28PM 4'3" H 4'0" 6:39PM 4'4" 06:29-19:35 05:14-17:49
4/16 4'4" L -0'4" 1:08AM 3'11" H 3'6" 7:03AM 4'0" L -0'5" 1:11PM 4'10" H 4'4" 7:24PM 4'11" 06:27-19:36 05:42-19:00
4/17 4'11" L -0'7" 1:57AM 4'2" H 3'7" 7:49AM 4'2" L -0'7" 1:56PM 5'2" H 4'6" 8:10PM 5'3" 06:26-19:37 06:12-20:14
4/18 5'3" L -0'9" 2:45AM 4'3" H 3'6" 8:36AM 4'3" L -0'8" 2:41PM 5'4" H 4'7" 8:57PM 5'4" 06:25-19:38 06:47-21:30
4/19 5'4" L -0'8" 3:35AM 4'2" H 3'5" 9:24AM 4'1" L -0'7" 3:30PM 5'2" H 4'7" 9:47PM 5'2" 06:24-19:39 07:30-22:47
4/20 5'2" L -0'7" 4:27AM 3'11" H 3'4" 10:15AM 3'9" L -0'5" 4:21PM 4'10" H 4'5" 10:39PM 4'9" 06:22-19:40 08:22-23:59
4/21 4'9" L -0'4" 5:22AM 3'6" H 3'2" 11:10AM 3'5" L -0'2" 5:17PM 4'4" H 4'2" 11:36PM 4'2" 06:21-19:41 09:23-00:00
4/22 4'2" L -0'0" 6:21AM 3'2" H 3'1" 12:09PM 3'0" L 0'1" 6:18PM 3'9" - - - - 06:20-19:41 10:32-01:02
4/23 3'9" H 3'10" 12:37AM 3'8" L 0'1" 7:25AM 2'10" H 3'0" 1:17PM 2'8" L 0'4" 7:28PM 3'3" 06:19-19:42 11:43-01:53
4/24 3'3" H 3'7" 1:45AM 3'3" L 0'3" 8:31AM 2'9" H 3'0" 2:30PM 2'7" L 0'5" 8:43PM 2'11" 06:17-19:43 12:54-02:35
4/25 2'11" H 3'5" 2:57AM 3'1" L 0'3" 9:36AM 2'10" H 3'2" 3:41PM 2'9" L 0'5" 9:58PM 2'10" 06:16-19:44 14:01-03:09
4/26 2'10" H 3'3" 4:05AM 3'0" L 0'3" 10:33AM 3'1" H 3'5" 4:43PM 3'0" L 0'4" 11:04PM 2'10" 06:15-19:45 15:06-03:37
4/27 2'10" H 3'2" 5:04AM 3'0" L 0'2" 11:23AM 3'5" H 3'7" 5:35PM 3'4" - - - - 06:14-19:46 16:08-04:03
4/28 3'4" L 0'2" 12:01AM 2'11" H 3'2" 5:55AM 3'0" L 0'1" 12:06PM 3'8" H 3'9" 6:20PM 3'8" 06:13-19:46 17:08-04:27
4/29 3'8" L 0'1" 12:50AM 3'0" H 3'1" 6:39AM 3'0" L 0'1" 12:45PM 3'10" H 3'11" 7:00PM 3'10" 06:12-19:47 18:08-04:51
4/30 3'10" L 0'0" 1:33AM 3'0" H 3'0" 7:19AM 2'11" L 0'1" 1:21PM 3'10" H 4'0" 7:36PM N/A 06:11-19:48 19:09-05:16

Nags Head Textual Tide Table for April 2026


Apr 1st (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:48am-7:24pm and the tide times are L 1:49am -0'3" H 7:45am 3'5" L 1:57pm -0'2" H 8:03pm 3'11" .
Apr 2nd (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:47am-7:25pm and the tide times are L 2:31am -0'3" H 8:21am 3'4" L 2:31pm -0'1" H 8:40pm 3'11" .
Apr 3rd (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:45am-7:26pm and the tide times are L 3:09am -0'2" H 8:57am 3'3" L 3:04pm -0'0" H 9:15pm 3'11" .
Apr 4th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:44am-7:26pm and the tide times are L 3:47am -0'0" H 9:32am 3'1" L 3:37pm 0'1" H 9:51pm 3'10" .
Apr 5th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:42am-7:27pm and the tide times are L 4:23am 0'2" H 10:08am 2'11" L 4:12pm 0'4" H 10:29pm 3'8" .
Apr 6th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:41am-7:28pm and the tide times are L 5:01am 0'5" H 10:46am 2'9" L 4:50pm 0'7" H 11:09pm 3'5" .
Apr 7th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:40am-7:29pm and the tide times are L 5:42am 0'8" H 11:27am 2'7" L 5:32pm 0'9" H 11:54pm 3'3" .
Apr 8th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:38am-7:30pm and the tide times are L 6:28am 0'10" H 12:14pm 2'6" L 6:21pm 1'0" .
Apr 9th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:37am-7:30pm and the tide times are H 12:45am 3'1" L 7:20am 1'0" H 1:09pm 2'5" L 7:17pm 1'1" .
Apr 10th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:36am-7:31pm and the tide times are H 1:42am 3'0" L 8:18am 1'0" H 2:11pm 2'6" L 8:21pm 1'1" .
Apr 11th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:34am-7:32pm and the tide times are H 2:43am 3'0" L 9:17am 0'11" H 3:15pm 2'7" L 9:27pm 0'11" .
Apr 12th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:33am-7:33pm and the tide times are H 3:43am 3'1" L 10:11am 0'8" H 4:14pm 2'11" L 10:30pm 0'8" .
Apr 13th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:31am-7:34pm and the tide times are H 4:38am 3'2" L 10:59am 0'5" H 5:06pm 3'3" L 11:26pm 0'4" .
Apr 14th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:30am-7:35pm and the tide times are H 5:29am 3'4" L 11:44am 0'1" H 5:54pm 3'7" .
Apr 15th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:29am-7:35pm and the tide times are L 12:18am -0'0" H 6:17am 3'5" L 12:28pm -0'2" H 6:39pm 4'0" .
Apr 16th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:27am-7:36pm and the tide times are L 1:08am -0'4" H 7:03am 3'6" L 1:11pm -0'5" H 7:24pm 4'4" .
Apr 17th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:26am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 1:57am -0'7" H 7:49am 3'7" L 1:56pm -0'7" H 8:10pm 4'6" .
Apr 18th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:25am-7:38pm and the tide times are L 2:45am -0'9" H 8:36am 3'6" L 2:41pm -0'8" H 8:57pm 4'7" .
Apr 19th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:24am-7:39pm and the tide times are L 3:35am -0'8" H 9:24am 3'5" L 3:30pm -0'7" H 9:47pm 4'7" .
Apr 20th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:22am-7:40pm and the tide times are L 4:27am -0'7" H 10:15am 3'4" L 4:21pm -0'5" H 10:39pm 4'5" .
Apr 21st (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:21am-7:41pm and the tide times are L 5:22am -0'4" H 11:10am 3'2" L 5:17pm -0'2" H 11:36pm 4'2" .
Apr 22nd (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:20am-7:41pm and the tide times are L 6:21am -0'0" H 12:09pm 3'1" L 6:18pm 0'1" .
Apr 23rd (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:19am-7:42pm and the tide times are H 12:37am 3'10" L 7:25am 0'1" H 1:17pm 3'0" L 7:28pm 0'4" .
Apr 24th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:17am-7:43pm and the tide times are H 1:45am 3'7" L 8:31am 0'3" H 2:30pm 3'0" L 8:43pm 0'5" .
Apr 25th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:16am-7:44pm and the tide times are H 2:57am 3'5" L 9:36am 0'3" H 3:41pm 3'2" L 9:58pm 0'5" .
Apr 26th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:15am-7:45pm and the tide times are H 4:05am 3'3" L 10:33am 0'3" H 4:43pm 3'5" L 11:04pm 0'4" .
Apr 27th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:14am-7:46pm and the tide times are H 5:04am 3'2" L 11:23am 0'2" H 5:35pm 3'7" .
Apr 28th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:13am-7:46pm and the tide times are L 12:01am 0'2" H 5:55am 3'2" L 12:06pm 0'1" H 6:20pm 3'9" .
Apr 29th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:12am-7:47pm and the tide times are L 12:50am 0'1" H 6:39am 3'1" L 12:45pm 0'1" H 7:00pm 3'11" .
Apr 30th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:11am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 1:33am 0'0" H 7:19am 3'0" L 1:21pm 0'1" H 7:36pm 4'0" .

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Nags Head | Beach Hazards Statement

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:01 AM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 3 at 8:18PM EDT until June 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras, and Core Banks
beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 4:40 AM and 4:25 PM Thursday.

Effective: June 4, 2026, 12:18 AM

Expires: June 4, 2026, 12:30 PM

Marine Forecast (AMZ150)

AMZ150-041130-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
628 PM EDT Wed Jun 3 2026

.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
5 ft at 8 seconds and NE 1 ft at 5 seconds.
.THU...N winds around 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas
4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and E 1 ft at
2 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and E 1 ft at
2 seconds.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 2 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 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: E 3 ft
at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 3 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. Showers
likely, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds around 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

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Land Forecast (NCZ203)

REST OF TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.

FRIDAY: Sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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

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

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

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

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:01 AM

(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.