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

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) May 1, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, May 1, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 1st, the sunrise is 6:09am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 2:13am 0'0" H 7:56am 3'0" L 1:56pm 0'2" H 8:12pm 4'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) May 2, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, May 2, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 2nd, the sunrise is 6:08am-7:50pm and the tide times are L 2:50am 0'0" H 8:31am 2'11" L 2:30pm 0'3" H 8:47pm 3'11" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) May 3, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, May 3, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 3rd, the sunrise is 6:07am-7:51pm and the tide times are L 3:25am 0'1" H 9:07am 2'10" L 3:06pm 0'4" H 9:23pm 3'10" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) May 4, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, May 4, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 4th, the sunrise is 6:06am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 4:01am 0'3" H 9:44am 2'9" L 3:43pm 0'6" H 10:01pm 3'8" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) May 5, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 5th, the sunrise is 6:05am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 4:37am 0'5" H 10:24am 2'9" L 4:22pm 0'8" H 10:41pm 3'6" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) May 6, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 6th, the sunrise is 6:04am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 5:17am 0'6" H 11:05am 2'8" L 5:05pm 0'10" H 11:24pm 3'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) May 7, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, May 7, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 7th, the sunrise is 6:03am-7:54pm and the tide times are L 5:59am 0'8" H 11:51am 2'7" L 5:53pm 1'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) May 8, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, May 8, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 8th, the sunrise is 6:02am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 12:10am 3'3" L 6:45am 0'9" H 12:42pm 2'7" L 6:47pm 1'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) May 9, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 9th, the sunrise is 6:01am-7:56pm and the tide times are H 1:00am 3'1" L 7:35am 0'8" H 1:37pm 2'8" L 7:46pm 1'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) May 10, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, May 10, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 10th, the sunrise is 6:00am-7:57pm and the tide times are H 1:55am 3'1" L 8:26am 0'7" H 2:34pm 2'11" L 8:50pm 0'11" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) May 11, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, May 11, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 11th, the sunrise is 6:00am-7:57pm and the tide times are H 2:52am 3'0" L 9:17am 0'5" H 3:31pm 3'2" L 9:54pm 0'8" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) May 12, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 12th, the sunrise is 5:59am-7:58pm and the tide times are H 3:49am 3'1" L 10:07am 0'2" H 4:25pm 3'6" L 10:54pm 0'4" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) May 13, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 13th, the sunrise is 5:58am-7:59pm and the tide times are H 4:45am 3'1" L 10:57am -0'0" H 5:16pm 3'11" L 11:51pm -0'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) May 14, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, May 14, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 14th, the sunrise is 5:57am-8:00pm and the tide times are H 5:39am 3'2" L 11:47am -0'3" H 6:07pm 4'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) May 15, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, May 15, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 15th, the sunrise is 5:56am-8:01pm and the tide times are L 12:45am -0'4" H 6:32am 3'3" L 12:37pm -0'6" H 6:58pm 4'7" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) May 16, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, May 16, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 16th, the sunrise is 5:55am-8:02pm and the tide times are L 1:38am -0'7" H 7:25am 3'4" L 1:28pm -0'8" H 7:48pm 4'9" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) May 17, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 17th, the sunrise is 5:55am-8:02pm and the tide times are L 2:30am -0'9" H 8:16am 3'4" L 2:19pm -0'8" H 8:40pm 4'9" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) May 18, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, May 18, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 18th, the sunrise is 5:54am-8:03pm and the tide times are L 3:23am -0'9" H 9:09am 3'4" L 3:13pm -0'8" H 9:32pm 4'8" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) May 19, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 19th, the sunrise is 5:53am-8:04pm and the tide times are L 4:16am -0'8" H 10:04am 3'4" L 4:09pm -0'5" H 10:27pm 4'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) May 20, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 20th, the sunrise is 5:53am-8:05pm and the tide times are L 5:10am -0'6" H 11:01am 3'3" L 5:07pm -0'2" H 11:23pm 4'1" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) May 21, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, May 21, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 21st, the sunrise is 5:52am-8:05pm and the tide times are L 6:07am -0'3" H 12:02pm 3'3" L 6:10pm 0'0" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) May 22, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, May 22, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 22nd, the sunrise is 5:51am-8:06pm and the tide times are H 12:22am 3'10" L 7:05am -0'1" H 1:06pm 3'3" L 7:18pm 0'3" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) May 23, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, May 23, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 23rd, the sunrise is 5:51am-8:07pm and the tide times are H 1:24am 3'6" L 8:03am 0'0" H 2:13pm 3'3" L 8:30pm 0'6" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) May 24, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, May 24, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 24th, the sunrise is 5:50am-8:08pm and the tide times are H 2:27am 3'2" L 9:00am 0'1" H 3:17pm 3'5" L 9:40pm 0'6" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Mon) May 25, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Monday, May 25, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 25th, the sunrise is 5:50am-8:08pm and the tide times are H 3:30am 3'0" L 9:53am 0'2" H 4:15pm 3'6" L 10:45pm 0'6" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Tue) May 26, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 26th, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:09pm and the tide times are H 4:29am 2'10" L 10:42am 0'3" H 5:06pm 3'8" L 11:42pm 0'5" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Wed) May 27, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 27th, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:10pm and the tide times are H 5:21am 2'9" L 11:26am 0'3" H 5:51pm 3'9" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Thu) May 28, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Thursday, May 28, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 28th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:11pm and the tide times are L 12:31am 0'4" H 6:08am 2'8" L 12:07pm 0'3" H 6:32pm 3'10" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Fri) May 29, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Friday, May 29, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 29th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:11pm and the tide times are L 1:14am 0'3" H 6:51am 2'8" L 12:46pm 0'4" H 7:10pm 3'10" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sat) May 30, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Saturday, May 30, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 30th, the sunrise is 5:47am-8:12pm and the tide times are L 1:54am 0'2" H 7:31am 2'8" L 1:24pm 0'4" H 7:47pm 3'10" .

Nags Head Tide Chart for (Sun) May 31, 2026

Nags Head tide chart for Sunday, May 31, 2026
Nags Head tides for May 31st, the sunrise is 5:47am-8:13pm and the tide times are L 2:30am 0'2" H 8:09am 2'9" L 2:03pm 0'4" H 8:24pm 3'10" .

Nags Head Tide Calendar | May 2026

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

Nags Head Textual Tide Table for May 2026


May 1st (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:09am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 2:13am 0'0" H 7:56am 3'0" L 1:56pm 0'2" H 8:12pm 4'0" .
May 2nd (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:08am-7:50pm and the tide times are L 2:50am 0'0" H 8:31am 2'11" L 2:30pm 0'3" H 8:47pm 3'11" .
May 3rd (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:07am-7:51pm and the tide times are L 3:25am 0'1" H 9:07am 2'10" L 3:06pm 0'4" H 9:23pm 3'10" .
May 4th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:06am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 4:01am 0'3" H 9:44am 2'9" L 3:43pm 0'6" H 10:01pm 3'8" .
May 5th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:05am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 4:37am 0'5" H 10:24am 2'9" L 4:22pm 0'8" H 10:41pm 3'6" .
May 6th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:04am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 5:17am 0'6" H 11:05am 2'8" L 5:05pm 0'10" H 11:24pm 3'4" .
May 7th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:03am-7:54pm and the tide times are L 5:59am 0'8" H 11:51am 2'7" L 5:53pm 1'0" .
May 8th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:02am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 12:10am 3'3" L 6:45am 0'9" H 12:42pm 2'7" L 6:47pm 1'1" .
May 9th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:01am-7:56pm and the tide times are H 1:00am 3'1" L 7:35am 0'8" H 1:37pm 2'8" L 7:46pm 1'0" .
May 10th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:00am-7:57pm and the tide times are H 1:55am 3'1" L 8:26am 0'7" H 2:34pm 2'11" L 8:50pm 0'11" .
May 11th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:00am-7:57pm and the tide times are H 2:52am 3'0" L 9:17am 0'5" H 3:31pm 3'2" L 9:54pm 0'8" .
May 12th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:59am-7:58pm and the tide times are H 3:49am 3'1" L 10:07am 0'2" H 4:25pm 3'6" L 10:54pm 0'4" .
May 13th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:58am-7:59pm and the tide times are H 4:45am 3'1" L 10:57am -0'0" H 5:16pm 3'11" L 11:51pm -0'0" .
May 14th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:57am-8:00pm and the tide times are H 5:39am 3'2" L 11:47am -0'3" H 6:07pm 4'3" .
May 15th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:56am-8:01pm and the tide times are L 12:45am -0'4" H 6:32am 3'3" L 12:37pm -0'6" H 6:58pm 4'7" .
May 16th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:55am-8:02pm and the tide times are L 1:38am -0'7" H 7:25am 3'4" L 1:28pm -0'8" H 7:48pm 4'9" .
May 17th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:55am-8:02pm and the tide times are L 2:30am -0'9" H 8:16am 3'4" L 2:19pm -0'8" H 8:40pm 4'9" .
May 18th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:54am-8:03pm and the tide times are L 3:23am -0'9" H 9:09am 3'4" L 3:13pm -0'8" H 9:32pm 4'8" .
May 19th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:53am-8:04pm and the tide times are L 4:16am -0'8" H 10:04am 3'4" L 4:09pm -0'5" H 10:27pm 4'5" .
May 20th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:53am-8:05pm and the tide times are L 5:10am -0'6" H 11:01am 3'3" L 5:07pm -0'2" H 11:23pm 4'1" .
May 21st (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:52am-8:05pm and the tide times are L 6:07am -0'3" H 12:02pm 3'3" L 6:10pm 0'0" .
May 22nd (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:51am-8:06pm and the tide times are H 12:22am 3'10" L 7:05am -0'1" H 1:06pm 3'3" L 7:18pm 0'3" .
May 23rd (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:51am-8:07pm and the tide times are H 1:24am 3'6" L 8:03am 0'0" H 2:13pm 3'3" L 8:30pm 0'6" .
May 24th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:50am-8:08pm and the tide times are H 2:27am 3'2" L 9:00am 0'1" H 3:17pm 3'5" L 9:40pm 0'6" .
May 25th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:50am-8:08pm and the tide times are H 3:30am 3'0" L 9:53am 0'2" H 4:15pm 3'6" L 10:45pm 0'6" .
May 26th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:09pm and the tide times are H 4:29am 2'10" L 10:42am 0'3" H 5:06pm 3'8" L 11:42pm 0'5" .
May 27th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:10pm and the tide times are H 5:21am 2'9" L 11:26am 0'3" H 5:51pm 3'9" .
May 28th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:11pm and the tide times are L 12:31am 0'4" H 6:08am 2'8" L 12:07pm 0'3" H 6:32pm 3'10" .
May 29th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:11pm and the tide times are L 1:14am 0'3" H 6:51am 2'8" L 12:46pm 0'4" H 7:10pm 3'10" .
May 30th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:47am-8:12pm and the tide times are L 1:54am 0'2" H 7:31am 2'8" L 1:24pm 0'4" H 7:47pm 3'10" .
May 31st (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:47am-8:13pm and the tide times are L 2:30am 0'2" H 8:09am 2'9" L 2:03pm 0'4" H 8:24pm 3'10" .

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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)

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.

FRIDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming south 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 and breezy. Lows in the lower 70s.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s.

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

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 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.