35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

70°
H -°
L 67°
S
2mph
High tide
9:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 9:56 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:463.34:203.89:590.010:450.15:136:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:413.25:104.010:490.011:43-0.15:126:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:323.25:564.111:36-0.15:116:54Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:183.26:384.112:31-0.212:19-0.15:106:55Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:003.17:164.11:12-0.212:580.05:096:56Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:393.17:534.01:49-0.11:350.15:086:57Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:183.08:323.82:260.02:110.35:076:58Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:582.99:123.63:040.22:510.55:066:58Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:402.89:533.53:450.43:350.85:056:59Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:232.710:353.34:280.64:221.05:047:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:062.711:183.15:120.75:111.15:037:01Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:522.75:570.86:041.25:027:02Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:043.012:462.76:440.87:021.25:017:02Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:592.91:472.97:320.78:031.15:017:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:592.82:413.18:190.69:000.95:007:04Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:552.83:293.49:050.59:550.64:597:05Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:462.94:163.79:510.310:490.34:587:06Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:382.95:044.010:390.011:420.04:587:06Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:293.05:524.311:30-0.24:577:07New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:203.16:414.412:32-0.312:19-0.34:567:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:093.27:304.51:19-0.51:08-0.54:567:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:593.28:214.52:07-0.61:58-0.54:557:10Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:533.39:154.32:59-0.52:53-0.34:547:10Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:503.310:114.13:55-0.43:53-0.24:547:11Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:483.311:073.94:52-0.34:580.14:537:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:483.35:49-0.26:040.24:537:12First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:053.512:553.46:46-0.17:160.44:527:13First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:103.32:053.57:430.08:270.44:527:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:203.03:063.78:370.09:320.44:517:15Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:212.93:583.89:260.110:320.34:517:15Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:162.84:473.910:150.111:280.24:517:16Waxing Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8652226)

Common Questions About Nags Head, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Nags Head, NC?

Nags Head, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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