35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H 76°
L 66°
WSW
6mph
Low tide
12:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 33m at 12:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1853

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:292.95:45-0.25:53-0.46:366:01Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:113.612:302.76:510.06:55-0.26:346:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:213.51:462.68:040.28:04-0.16:336:03Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:393.53:062.69:150.29:13-0.16:326:04Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:483.54:132.710:200.110:20-0.16:306:05Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:493.65:132.911:210.011:23-0.36:296:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:433.66:043.112:11-0.26:286:06Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:293.76:473.312:16-0.412:52-0.36:266:07New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:093.67:263.41:00-0.51:27-0.46:256:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:453.58:033.41:39-0.41:58-0.46:236:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:203.48:383.42:16-0.32:30-0.36:226:10New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:553.29:153.42:53-0.13:03-0.16:216:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:313.19:513.33:320.13:380.16:196:12Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:082.910:293.24:140.34:160.36:186:13Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:472.711:083.14:570.54:560.56:166:13Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:282.511:523.05:420.75:400.76:156:14First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:162.46:340.96:310.86:136:15First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:472.91:172.37:340.97:290.86:126:16First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:543.02:272.48:350.98:300.76:116:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:593.13:272.59:310.79:290.46:096:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:563.34:212.810:240.410:260.16:086:18Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:483.55:123.111:150.111:22-0.36:066:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:383.76:013.512:01-0.36:056:20Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:243.86:473.812:14-0.612:43-0.66:036:21Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:093.97:324.11:03-0.91:25-0.86:026:22Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:543.88:194.31:51-1.02:07-0.96:006:23Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:423.79:094.32:41-0.92:53-0.85:596:23Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:323.510:014.23:36-0.73:44-0.65:586:24Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:243.310:554.04:34-0.54:38-0.35:566:25Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:193.011:543.85:34-0.15:37-0.15:556:26Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:222.86:390.26:430.25:536:27Third Quarter31Thu
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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