35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H 73°
L 69°
NE
9mph
Low tide
1:28 pm

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 : in 1h 11m at 1:28 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1850

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:553.63:234.39:030.79:550.66:015:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:593.94:244.410:070.510:520.36:015:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:584.25:214.511:110.311:460.16:025:47Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:534.56:144.512:090.16:035:46New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:434.77:024.412:34-0.11:010.06:045:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:294.87:484.31:17-0.11:490.06:055:43New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:154.88:334.11:590.02:370.26:065:42Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:014.79:203.82:420.33:270.56:065:40Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:474.510:073.63:280.64:190.86:075:39Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:334.210:543.44:151.05:111.16:085:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:194.011:423.25:051.36:031.46:095:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:093.85:561.57:001.56:105:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:413.11:103.66:531.77:591.66:115:34First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:563.12:163.67:551.88:501.56:125:32First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:583.23:103.68:521.79:331.46:125:31Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:463.33:573.79:431.610:141.26:135:30Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:293.54:403.710:321.410:541.06:145:28Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:093.85:213.811:191.111:330.86:155:27Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:474.06:013.912:020.96:165:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:244.26:393.912:110.612:430.76:175:24Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:014.47:183.912:470.41:220.56:185:23Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:394.57:583.81:240.32:030.56:195:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:204.68:423.72:030.32:480.56:205:21Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:064.59:303.62:470.43:380.66:215:20Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:554.510:223.53:360.54:330.76:225:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:474.411:173.44:320.75:310.76:235:17Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:444.25:320.86:320.86:235:16Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:203.412:484.16:370.97:370.76:245:15Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:363.52:024.07:480.98:400.66:255:14Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:493.73:104.08:570.79:370.46:265:13Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:504.04:094.010:020.510:310.26:275:12Waning Crescent31Thu
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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