35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H -°
L 67°
SSE
3mph
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 3h 31m 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 - Jul 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:352.65:553.711:250.54:537:26Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:202.76:343.712:390.412:110.54:537:26Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:592.87:113.71:130.312:500.54:537:26Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:362.97:463.71:440.21:270.54:547:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:132.98:213.62:160.22:030.64:547:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:522.98:573.52:490.22:420.74:557:25Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:313.09:343.43:240.23:250.84:567:25Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:093.110:123.34:010.34:120.94:567:25Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:473.210:503.14:380.35:001.04:577:25Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:283.311:322.95:160.35:511.04:577:24Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:133.45:580.36:461.04:587:24Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:212.81:083.66:450.37:480.94:587:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:212.72:093.77:390.38:490.74:597:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:272.73:094.08:370.19:500.45:007:23Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:312.84:084.29:360.010:530.25:007:22Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:342.95:094.410:38-0.211:53-0.25:017:22Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:383.26:074.511:41-0.45:027:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:363.47:014.612:47-0.512:40-0.65:027:21New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:313.67:534.51:36-0.71:35-0.65:037:20New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:263.88:454.42:24-0.72:31-0.55:047:20Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:213.99:374.13:14-0.73:30-0.35:057:19Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:164.010:273.74:04-0.64:320.05:057:19Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:084.011:173.44:54-0.45:340.35:067:18First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:023.95:43-0.16:370.65:077:17First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:093.01:013.86:330.27:440.85:087:16First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:112.72:063.77:270.58:480.95:087:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:222.63:063.68:230.79:461.05:097:15Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:252.63:583.69:170.810:421.05:107:14Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:202.64:473.610:100.911:330.95:117:13Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:122.75:323.711:020.85:117:12Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:572.86:123.712:140.711:50 AM0.85:127:12Full Moon31Sat
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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