35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

65°
H 74°
L 66°
WNW
2mph
High tide
9:41 am

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 : 4:09 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 9:41 am (4.4 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 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:052.76:130.76:221.15:136:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:223.01:082.77:050.97:251.25:126:53Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:242.92:152.87:560.98:271.25:116:54Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:272.83:073.08:410.89:211.05:106:55Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:192.83:503.29:220.710:110.95:096:56Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:052.84:313.410:030.611:000.65:086:56Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:502.85:113.610:450.511:450.45:076:57Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:342.95:503.811:270.35:066:58New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:153.06:294.012:260.112:090.25:056:59New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:553.07:094.11:04-0.112:500.05:047:00New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:353.07:504.11:43-0.11:310.05:037:01New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:183.08:354.12:25-0.22:150.05:027:01Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:063.09:244.03:12-0.13:040.15:027:02Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:573.110:163.94:030.04:000.25:017:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:513.111:083.74:560.05:010.35:007:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:473.25:510.06:040.44:597:05First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:043.512:523.36:470.07:130.44:587:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:093.32:033.57:450.08:240.34:587:06First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:193.23:063.88:41-0.19:300.24:577:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:233.14:024.09:34-0.210:330.04:567:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:223.14:564.210:28-0.211:33-0.24:567:09Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:203.15:474.311:21-0.34:557:09Full Moon22Sun
23Mon6:133.16:354.312:27-0.312:12-0.34:547:10Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:013.17:204.21:13-0.412:59-0.24:547:11Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:463.18:034.11:55-0.31:420.04:537:12Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:303.18:463.92:37-0.12:260.24:537:12Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:163.09:303.73:210.03:120.54:527:13Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:022.910:133.44:050.24:010.74:527:14Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:472.910:543.24:490.44:520.94:517:14Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:312.911:363.05:300.55:421.14:517:15Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:192.96:120.66:371.24:517:16Third Quarter31Tue
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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