35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H 76°
L 66°
SW
6mph
High tide
6:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 45m at 6:37 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 1853

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:313.412:442.77:040.07:14-0.57:065:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:403.41:562.58:150.08:16-0.57:065:34Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:513.53:092.59:240.09:19-0.57:055:35Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:553.64:162.610:31-0.210:22-0.67:045:36Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:573.75:182.711:34-0.411:25-0.77:035:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:533.86:142.912:27-0.57:025:38New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:433.97:023.012:21-0.81:12-0.77:015:39New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:273.87:463.11:09-0.81:52-0.77:005:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:083.78:293.11:53-0.72:31-0.66:595:42New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:483.59:113.12:36-0.53:09-0.56:585:43Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:273.39:523.13:20-0.33:47-0.46:575:44Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:053.110:323.04:050.04:25-0.26:565:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:422.811:122.94:500.35:030.06:555:46Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:212.611:542.85:360.55:420.26:545:47First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:052.46:270.76:260.46:535:48First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:442.81:002.27:240.87:170.56:525:49First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:462.82:072.18:260.88:120.56:515:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:492.93:102.29:230.79:070.46:495:51Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:443.04:052.310:180.510:000.26:485:52Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:363.24:562.511:110.310:54-0.16:475:53Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:243.45:442.711:570.011:46-0.46:465:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:093.66:293.012:37-0.46:455:54Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:513.87:123.212:34-0.71:16-0.66:435:55Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:333.97:553.51:19-0.91:54-0.86:425:56Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:153.88:413.62:05-0.92:36-0.96:415:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:003.79:303.72:55-0.83:20-0.96:405:58Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:483.510:203.83:49-0.74:08-0.86:385:59Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:373.211:133.74:46-0.54:59-0.66:376:00Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 Waning 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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