35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

67°
H -°
L 64°
N
2mph
Low tide
3:17 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 3:17 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:044.04:264.310:160.510:520.26:015:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:014.45:224.411:190.211:43-0.16:015:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:554.86:154.412:170.06:025:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:465.07:054.312:31-0.31:10-0.26:035:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:345.17:544.21:17-0.32:00-0.16:045:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:235.18:444.02:02-0.22:520.16:055:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:154.99:363.72:500.13:480.56:065:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:074.610:293.53:430.54:460.86:065:40Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:004.311:233.34:390.95:451.16:075:39First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:564.05:381.26:481.46:085:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:263.21:013.86:431.57:521.56:095:36First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:463.12:123.67:541.68:471.56:105:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:543.23:083.68:561.69:321.46:115:34Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:443.43:543.69:501.610:121.36:125:32Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:273.64:363.610:391.510:481.16:125:31Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:063.85:153.611:241.311:231.06:135:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:424.05:533.612:041.16:145:28Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:154.16:293.612:391.06:155:27Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:484.27:033.512:290.81:120.96:165:26Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:214.37:383.51:020.71:470.86:175:25Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:564.38:153.41:360.72:240.96:185:23Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:354.38:563.32:130.83:071.06:195:22Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:184.29:423.22:550.93:541.16:205:21Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:054.210:313.23:431.04:461.16:215:20Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:554.111:253.24:381.15:401.16:225:19Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:494.05:381.16:381.06:225:17Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:273.312:523.96:441.17:390.86:235:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:403.52:023.97:551.08:360.66:245:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:493.83:063.99:020.89:300.36:255:14Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:484.24:043.910:060.510:220.16:265:13Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:434.55:013.911:080.211:15-0.16:275:12Waning Crescent31Mon
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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