35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H -°
L 69°
NE
6mph
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 2h 05m 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 - Apr 1850

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:223.010:443.44:300.14:330.45:526:27Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:042.811:283.25:170.45:190.65:516:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed11:502.76:050.76:080.95:496:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:173.012:462.56:590.97:041.05:486:30Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:202.91:572.57:570.98:051.05:476:31Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:282.93:002.68:520.99:020.95:456:31Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:243.03:512.89:400.89:550.75:446:32Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:133.14:363.010:260.610:460.55:426:33Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:593.25:193.311:100.311:340.25:416:34Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:423.45:593.511:510.15:406:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:223.56:383.812:18-0.112:30-0.25:386:36New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:013.57:174.012:59-0.31:08-0.35:376:36New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:413.57:594.11:41-0.51:47-0.45:356:37New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:243.58:434.12:24-0.52:29-0.45:346:38Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:103.49:314.13:12-0.43:16-0.35:336:39Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:003.310:234.04:05-0.34:09-0.15:316:40Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:523.211:173.95:01-0.15:060.05:306:41Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:493.16:000.16:080.25:296:41First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:173.712:583.17:040.27:170.35:286:42First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:303.62:163.28:110.28:290.25:266:43First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:463.53:243.49:140.19:360.15:256:44Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:503.54:233.610:11-0.110:40-0.15:246:45Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:483.65:173.911:05-0.211:40-0.35:236:46Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:423.66:064.011:55-0.35:216:46Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:293.66:494.112:31-0.412:38-0.45:206:47Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:113.57:294.11:15-0.51:17-0.35:196:48Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:513.48:084.11:55-0.41:54-0.25:186:49Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:313.38:473.92:35-0.22:310.15:176:50Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:123.19:283.73:160.03:110.35:156:51Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:543.010:093.53:580.23:550.65:146:52Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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