35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H 75°
L 70°
SW
4mph
Low tide
6:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 6:59 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:21 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:203.43:583.99:38-0.210:22-0.15:136:53Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:203.44:534.210:32-0.311:25-0.45:126:54Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:173.45:464.411:25-0.55:106:55Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:113.46:364.512:21-0.612:16-0.55:096:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:013.47:234.51:10-0.71:03-0.55:086:56Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:493.38:094.41:57-0.61:49-0.35:076:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:373.28:574.12:44-0.42:35-0.15:066:58Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:263.19:453.83:33-0.13:260.25:066:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:163.010:333.64:240.24:200.65:057:00Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:042.911:193.35:130.45:150.85:047:00Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:552.86:020.66:111.05:037:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:083.012:552.86:510.77:131.25:027:02Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:052.92:002.97:390.88:161.25:017:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:072.82:543.08:240.89:111.15:007:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:022.73:373.29:050.710:010.95:007:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:492.74:173.49:450.610:490.74:597:05Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:352.74:573.610:270.511:350.54:587:06Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:202.85:373.811:110.44:577:07Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:032.86:173.912:170.211:54 AM0.34:577:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:442.96:574.012:550.012:360.14:567:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:242.97:384.11:33-0.11:180.14:557:09New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:063.08:224.12:14-0.12:010.04:557:10Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:533.09:104.02:59-0.12:490.14:547:11Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:433.010:003.93:48-0.13:440.24:547:11Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:363.110:503.74:400.04:430.34:537:12Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:303.211:443.55:32-0.15:450.44:537:13First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:303.46:25-0.16:510.44:527:13First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:433.31:383.57:20-0.18:020.44:527:14First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:513.22:433.88:16-0.29:080.24:517:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:583.13:404.09:10-0.210:120.14:517:16Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:593.04:354.210:04-0.211:14-0.14:507:16Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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