Nags Head tides
The classic Outer Banks beach: Jennette's Pier, the dunes of Jockey's Ridge, and a long run of accesses along the Beach Road.
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Today's tide
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW). Shaded band is daylight. Times from NOAA; curve drawn between them.
Tide times from NOAA's Jennette's Pier station, right here. Full 7-day forecast
Nags Head water temperature
75°F (24°C)
Comfortable for most swimmers. 2° warmer than this time yesterday.
Best low tides for the beach this week
Low tide in daylight leaves the widest, firmest sand for walking, biking, shelling and tide pools. Plan to arrive an hour or two before the time shown.
- Mon Oct 198:06 AM 1.9 ft
- Tue Oct 209:09 AM 1.8 ft
- Wed Oct 2110:06 AM 1.6 ft
- Thu Oct 2210:59 AM 1.3 ft
Quick answers
When is high tide at Nags Head today?
On Friday, October 16, high tide at Nags Head is at 11:45 AM (3.8 ft), predicted by NOAA for Jennette's Pier.
When is low tide at Nags Head today?
On Friday, October 16, low tide at Nags Head is at 5:22 AM (1.6 ft) and 6:26 PM (1.6 ft), predicted by NOAA for Jennette's Pier.
What is the water temperature at Nags Head?
The water is about 75°F, from NOAA's live sensor at Oregon Inlet Marina.
Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills tide tables by month
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Tide predictions from NOAA. Not for navigation; wind and weather move real water levels. Check posted signs for swimming conditions and flags.