35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H 76°
L 70°
SW
5mph
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 3h 20m 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 - Jun 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:583.05:294.310:59-0.34:507:17Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:543.06:194.312:10-0.311:54 AM-0.34:507:17Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:463.17:064.312:59-0.312:44-0.24:507:18Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:333.17:514.11:43-0.31:30-0.14:497:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:193.18:353.92:26-0.22:150.14:497:19Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:063.09:193.73:100.03:010.44:497:20Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:533.010:023.53:550.13:510.64:497:20Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:382.910:433.34:380.34:420.94:497:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:212.911:243.05:190.45:321.04:487:21Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:072.95:580.56:251.24:487:22Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:072.812:583.06:390.67:221.24:487:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:582.71:533.17:220.68:201.14:487:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:572.52:433.38:070.69:131.04:487:23Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:542.53:283.48:520.610:040.84:487:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:452.54:133.69:390.510:550.64:487:24Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:362.65:003.810:280.411:450.34:487:24Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:272.75:484.011:190.24:497:24New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:152.86:344.112:310.012:100.04:497:25New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:022.97:204.21:13-0.212:58-0.14:497:25New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:493.18:064.21:56-0.31:46-0.24:497:25New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:393.28:554.12:41-0.42:37-0.24:497:25Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:313.39:454.03:30-0.43:34-0.14:507:26Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:253.510:363.84:20-0.44:340.14:507:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:183.611:273.55:11-0.45:360.24:507:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:153.76:01-0.46:420.34:507:26First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:233.21:193.86:54-0.37:510.44:517:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:292.92:253.97:50-0.28:580.34:517:26First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:382.83:244.08:47-0.110:020.34:517:26Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:432.84:214.09:430.011:040.24:527:26Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:442.85:164.110:410.04:527:26Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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