35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

72°
H -°
L 69°
NE
4mph
High tide
7:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 7:21 pm (4.0 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 - Mar 1850

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:243.69:513.63:19-0.83:42-0.76:366:01Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:093.310:383.54:11-0.44:29-0.46:356:02Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:533.011:243.35:03-0.15:14-0.16:336:03Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:372.75:550.36:020.26:326:03Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:143.112:282.56:520.66:540.56:316:04Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:152.91:362.47:540.77:520.66:296:05Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:242.92:472.48:540.88:500.66:286:06Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:232.93:432.49:480.79:430.66:276:07Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:133.04:332.610:370.610:340.46:256:08Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:003.25:182.811:220.411:220.26:246:09Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:423.35:583.012:000.26:226:10Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:193.46:343.212:040.012:34-0.16:216:11New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:553.57:103.312:43-0.21:07-0.26:206:11New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:293.57:453.51:21-0.41:40-0.46:186:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:063.58:243.61:59-0.42:16-0.46:176:13New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:453.49:053.72:41-0.42:55-0.46:156:14Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:273.39:503.73:27-0.33:39-0.36:146:15Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:133.210:383.74:18-0.14:28-0.26:126:16Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:013.011:313.65:120.05:20-0.16:116:17First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:562.96:110.16:190.06:106:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:313.51:022.87:160.27:250.06:086:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:443.52:202.98:250.28:34-0.16:076:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:593.63:313.19:310.09:41-0.26:056:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:043.74:343.410:32-0.210:46-0.46:046:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:053.85:313.611:30-0.411:48-0.76:026:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:593.96:233.912:20-0.66:016:22Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:483.97:094.012:41-0.81:04-0.75:596:23Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:323.87:534.11:28-0.91:45-0.75:586:24Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:153.78:364.02:12-0.72:25-0.55:576:25Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:573.59:193.92:57-0.53:06-0.35:556:26Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:403.210:023.73:43-0.23:490.05:546:27Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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