35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

69°
H 70°
L 65°
N
10mph
High tide
3:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 10:26 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 29m at 3:52 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:153.612:502.77:090.47:060.45:526:28First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:363.32:172.78:220.68:230.55:506:28First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:553.33:262.89:260.69:330.55:496:29Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:573.24:233.010:210.510:350.45:476:30Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:493.25:113.211:100.411:300.35:466:31Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:343.25:533.411:510.35:456:32Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:123.26:293.612:140.212:240.25:436:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:453.27:023.712:510.112:520.15:426:33Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:173.27:323.71:230.01:190.15:406:34Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:493.18:043.71:540.11:470.25:396:35Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:223.08:373.72:260.12:180.35:386:36Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:572.99:133.63:010.32:520.55:366:37Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:352.79:523.53:410.43:310.75:356:38Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:142.610:343.44:240.64:150.85:346:38Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:562.611:203.35:110.85:040.95:326:39Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:442.56:020.85:591.05:316:40Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:133.212:432.56:590.87:020.95:306:41Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:173.21:542.77:580.78:090.75:286:42Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:253.32:593.08:540.59:130.45:276:43Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:253.43:553.49:460.110:150.15:266:43Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:213.54:493.910:37-0.211:16-0.35:256:44Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:153.65:424.311:27-0.55:236:45Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:083.76:324.612:12-0.712:16-0.75:226:46New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:593.67:214.71:04-0.91:03-0.85:216:47New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:493.68:114.71:55-0.91:50-0.85:206:48New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:413.49:044.52:47-0.82:41-0.65:196:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:353.39:594.23:44-0.53:37-0.25:176:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:323.110:563.94:43-0.24:380.15:166:50Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:313.011:573.65:450.25:430.45:156:51First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:382.96:490.46:540.65:146:52First Quarter30Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (27% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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