35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

69°
H 71°
L 64°
NW
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 2h 36m 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 - Oct 1843

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:053.31:484.07:221.18:271.26:005:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:273.42:563.98:341.29:241.26:015:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:313.53:513.99:381.210:141.16:025:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:233.74:393.810:351.210:581.06:035:46Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:093.85:223.811:271.111:370.96:045:45Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:494.06:003.812:101.06:055:44Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:244.16:353.712:100.812:461.06:055:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:564.27:083.712:400.81:180.96:065:41Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:274.27:413.61:100.81:490.96:075:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:594.28:163.51:400.82:221.06:085:38Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:344.28:533.42:131.03:001.16:095:37Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:124.19:333.22:491.13:421.36:105:35Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:524.010:153.13:301.34:271.46:105:34Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:353.911:003.14:171.45:161.56:115:33Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:223.911:513.15:081.56:071.56:125:31Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:153.86:041.57:031.46:135:30Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:523.21:173.87:071.48:011.16:145:29Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:023.42:223.98:131.28:540.86:155:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:043.83:214.09:160.99:460.56:165:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:594.24:174.110:160.610:370.26:175:25Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:534.65:124.111:170.211:29-0.16:185:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:464.96:064.212:13-0.16:195:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:375.16:584.112:19-0.31:06-0.36:195:21New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:275.27:494.01:07-0.41:57-0.26:205:20New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:195.18:423.91:56-0.32:50-0.16:215:19Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:134.99:383.72:480.03:480.26:225:18Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:094.610:363.63:450.34:490.56:235:17Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:064.311:363.44:480.65:500.76:245:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:054.05:531.06:520.96:255:14First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:463.31:133.77:041.27:541.06:265:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:043.42:223.58:161.38:481.06:275:12First 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 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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