35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

71°
H -°
L 69°
NE
5mph
Low tide
1:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 22m at 1:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:47 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Dec 1849

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:434.88:103.71:24-0.92:16-0.76:584:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:364.79:053.62:15-0.83:10-0.66:594:52Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:314.510:043.53:10-0.54:09-0.57:004:52Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:274.211:033.44:11-0.35:08-0.37:014:52Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:233.95:150.06:07-0.27:024:52Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:063.412:243.66:220.37:080.07:034:52Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:183.41:343.37:350.58:080.07:034:52Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:303.42:433.18:450.59:020.17:044:52Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:283.53:403.09:470.59:510.17:054:52Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:183.74:313.010:450.410:380.17:064:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:043.75:182.911:360.311:220.17:074:53Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:463.86:002.912:200.27:074:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:243.86:382.912:020.112:550.17:084:53New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:583.87:142.912:380.01:270.17:094:53New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:323.87:492.91:110.11:580.17:094:54New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:063.78:262.91:450.12:320.17:104:54New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:423.69:062.82:210.33:090.17:114:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:203.59:472.83:000.43:490.27:114:55Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:593.410:282.73:440.64:310.27:124:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:403.311:112.84:320.75:140.27:124:55Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:223.111:582.85:220.75:580.27:134:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:103.06:170.76:470.17:134:56First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:543.01:072.97:180.77:400.07:144:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:563.22:102.98:210.58:34-0.37:144:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:563.53:123.09:220.29:28-0.57:154:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:523.84:113.110:22-0.210:23-0.87:154:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:484.15:103.211:22-0.511:20-1.07:154:59Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:444.46:073.312:19-0.97:165:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:384.57:023.412:16-1.21:11-1.17:165:01Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:304.57:563.51:09-1.32:02-1.27:165:01Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:224.48:533.42:01-1.32:54-1.27:165:02Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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