35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H -°
L 68°
SSW
5mph
Low tide
9:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 9:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:20 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1858

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:293.010:343.34:250.24:350.84:537:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:113.211:163.25:050.25:270.94:537:26Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:573.35:470.16:230.84:537:26Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:043.012:503.56:330.17:250.74:547:26Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:012.81:503.77:250.08:290.64:547:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:072.82:514.08:210.09:310.34:557:26Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:122.83:514.29:19-0.110:350.14:567:25Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:162.94:514.410:19-0.311:38-0.24:567:25Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:203.05:524.511:22-0.44:577:25New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:213.26:484.612:35-0.412:23-0.54:577:24New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:183.47:414.51:27-0.61:19-0.64:587:24New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:123.58:344.42:16-0.62:14-0.54:587:24Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:083.69:254.13:07-0.63:12-0.34:597:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:033.710:153.83:58-0.54:130.05:007:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:553.711:033.44:47-0.35:140.35:007:23Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:463.711:503.15:33-0.16:140.65:017:22First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:413.66:190.27:180.85:027:22First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:432.81:403.57:060.48:211.05:027:21First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:472.62:383.57:560.79:181.05:037:20First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:512.53:283.58:450.810:121.05:047:20Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:472.54:163.59:330.911:040.95:057:19Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:392.55:023.610:230.911:500.85:057:19Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:282.65:463.711:140.85:067:18Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:122.76:263.812:290.612:000.75:077:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:502.97:023.81:010.512:410.65:087:17Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:273.07:373.81:320.31:190.65:087:16Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:033.18:123.82:030.31:570.65:097:15Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:403.28:483.72:350.22:380.65:107:14Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:203.49:263.63:110.23:230.75:117:13Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:003.510:073.43:490.24:130.85:117:13Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:433.710:503.24:290.25:050.85:127:12Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 38% 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 Third Quarter (38% 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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