35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

69°
H 71°
L 64°
NNW
12mph
Low tide
3:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 7m at 3:29 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:17 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1843

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:443.49:543.83:39-0.43:500.14:527:26Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:343.610:423.64:26-0.44:480.24:537:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:253.711:323.45:14-0.45:480.34:537:26First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:213.86:04-0.36:510.44:547:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:293.11:253.96:59-0.27:590.44:547:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:362.92:314.07:57-0.29:060.34:557:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:472.93:334.18:56-0.110:100.24:557:25Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:532.94:324.29:56-0.111:130.14:567:25Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:563.05:294.210:58-0.14:567:25Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:563.16:214.212:10-0.111:57 AM-0.14:577:25Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:483.27:084.212:58-0.212:50-0.14:587:24Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:353.37:514.01:41-0.31:360.04:587:24Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:203.38:333.92:21-0.22:210.14:597:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:053.49:143.73:00-0.13:070.44:597:23Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:493.49:533.43:390.03:550.65:007:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:303.310:323.24:180.24:430.95:017:22Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:093.311:113.04:550.35:301.05:017:22Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:503.311:522.85:330.56:191.25:027:21Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:363.36:140.77:141.25:037:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:422.61:303.36:590.88:111.25:047:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:422.52:273.47:490.89:051.15:047:19Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:442.53:193.58:410.89:581.05:057:19Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:402.64:103.79:330.710:510.85:067:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:332.74:593.910:270.511:400.55:067:18Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:262.95:474.011:210.35:077:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:153.16:334.212:240.212:130.15:087:16New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:013.47:164.21:05-0.11:02-0.15:097:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:463.68:014.21:45-0.31:50-0.25:097:15New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:343.88:474.12:27-0.52:41-0.15:107:14Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:244.09:363.93:12-0.53:360.05:117:13Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:154.110:253.74:00-0.44:350.25:127:12Waxing 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 4% 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 (4% 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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