35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

70°
H -°
L 68°
N
7mph
High tide
3:20 am

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 : 9:25 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 3:20 am (3.4 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 - Oct 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:583.95:174.211:100.811:380.46:015:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:454.36:044.312:030.46:025:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:314.66:504.312:210.112:530.26:035:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:174.97:364.21:02-0.11:420.16:035:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:035.08:254.01:45-0.22:320.16:045:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:535.09:173.82:310.03:270.36:055:43Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:474.910:123.63:220.24:280.66:065:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:434.711:093.44:190.55:310.86:075:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:444.45:210.86:391.16:085:39Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:153.312:564.16:291.07:511.26:085:37Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:393.32:164.07:451.28:561.16:095:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:573.43:223.98:581.29:511.06:105:34Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:563.64:163.910:021.110:400.96:115:33Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:473.85:033.811:011.011:230.86:125:32Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:324.05:453.811:520.96:135:30Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:124.26:223.712:000.712:340.96:145:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:464.36:563.612:320.71:090.86:155:28New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:184.37:293.51:010.71:420.96:155:27New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:504.38:033.41:300.82:140.96:165:25New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:244.28:403.32:010.92:501.06:175:24Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:014.19:193.12:351.13:301.26:185:23Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:404.010:013.03:131.34:141.46:195:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:233.810:442.93:571.55:021.56:205:20Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:073.711:312.84:461.65:521.66:215:19First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:573.75:401.76:471.56:225:18First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:282.912:563.66:401.77:431.46:235:17First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:373.02:003.77:461.58:351.16:245:16First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:413.32:583.78:491.39:230.86:255:15Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:353.73:513.89:480.910:100.46:265:14Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:264.14:433.910:470.610:580.16:275:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:164.55:353.911:440.211:46-0.26:285:12Full Moon31Sat
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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