35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H 74°
L 68°
SSE
2mph
High tide
2:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 2:38 pm (4.1 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 - Sep 1858

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:193.11:054.16:380.77:581.15:376:34Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:323.02:214.27:460.79:061.05:386:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:513.13:304.38:560.710:100.85:396:31Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:003.44:334.410:030.511:090.55:406:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:033.75:304.411:090.45:406:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:594.06:214.412:020.312:090.25:416:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:494.27:064.412:460.11:010.15:426:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:344.47:494.21:260.01:480.25:436:24New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:184.48:314.02:040.12:350.45:446:23Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:014.49:133.72:430.33:220.75:446:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:444.39:553.43:220.54:121.05:456:20Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:264.110:383.24:040.95:001.35:466:18Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:093.911:213.04:481.25:501.55:476:17First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:553.75:341.56:451.75:476:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:112.912:533.66:251.77:481.85:486:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:192.82:023.57:251.88:471.85:496:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:362.83:033.68:261.89:371.65:506:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:333.03:533.79:221.610:211.45:506:09Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:213.24:373.810:141.411:021.25:516:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:043.45:193.911:051.211:400.95:526:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:453.75:584.011:521.05:536:05Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:234.06:364.012:150.612:360.75:546:03Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:004.37:144.012:500.41:170.65:546:02Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:384.57:543.91:250.32:000.55:556:00Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:204.68:373.82:020.32:450.65:565:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:054.69:253.62:440.43:370.75:575:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:554.610:163.53:310.54:330.95:585:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:484.511:103.34:250.75:321.15:585:55Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:464.35:240.96:381.25:595:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:133.212:554.26:301.07:501.26:005:52Third 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 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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