35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

72°
H -°
L 65°
WSW
12mph
Low tide
2:43 am

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 1h 57m at 2:43 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 am (4.5 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 - Jan 1845

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:072.96:230.46:41-0.27:175:03Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:573.31:082.87:270.37:39-0.37:175:04Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:033.52:162.78:330.18:38-0.57:175:05Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:073.73:232.89:37-0.19:38-0.77:175:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:083.94:262.910:41-0.410:39-0.97:175:06Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:084.25:293.111:42-0.711:40-1.17:175:07New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:054.36:273.312:37-1.07:175:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:584.47:213.412:37-1.31:27-1.27:175:09New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:484.38:143.51:30-1.32:15-1.27:175:10New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:384.19:073.52:22-1.13:04-1.17:175:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:283.89:593.43:17-0.93:54-0.97:175:12Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:163.510:513.34:14-0.54:44-0.77:175:13Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:033.211:423.25:12-0.15:32-0.57:165:14First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:502.86:100.26:20-0.27:165:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:373.012:442.57:140.47:110.07:165:16First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:433.01:502.38:190.68:040.27:155:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:452.92:542.39:180.68:550.27:155:18Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:373.03:482.310:120.69:430.27:155:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:253.14:382.411:030.410:320.17:145:20Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:093.25:252.511:480.211:190.07:145:21Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:503.36:072.612:240.07:135:22Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:273.46:452.712:02-0.212:55-0.27:135:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:013.57:212.812:41-0.31:25-0.37:125:24Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:353.57:562.91:19-0.41:57-0.47:125:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:093.48:343.01:57-0.42:31-0.57:115:26Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:463.49:153.12:37-0.43:08-0.57:115:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:263.29:583.23:22-0.33:49-0.57:105:28Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:083.110:433.24:12-0.24:33-0.57:095:29Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:532.911:323.35:05-0.15:21-0.57:095:30Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:432.86:020.06:14-0.47:085:31Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:303.312:432.67:050.17:14-0.47:075:32Third Quarter31Fri
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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