35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H -°
L 70°
SW
7mph
High tide
12:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:59 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 34m at 12:43 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Dec 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:474.19:153.02:240.23:230.26:584:52Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:344.010:053.13:130.34:120.26:594:52Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:223.810:583.14:090.45:030.27:004:52Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:123.711:543.35:090.55:540.17:014:52Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:063.56:120.66:470.07:024:52Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:583.41:093.37:210.57:43-0.17:034:52Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:073.72:173.18:300.48:39-0.27:044:52Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:093.93:213.19:350.29:34-0.37:044:52Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:064.24:223.110:390.010:30-0.47:054:52Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:024.35:213.111:40-0.211:26-0.57:064:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:554.46:163.112:33-0.37:074:53New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:454.47:053.112:20-0.51:21-0.47:074:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:324.37:533.11:08-0.52:05-0.37:084:53New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:184.18:413.11:54-0.42:50-0.27:094:53Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:033.99:293.02:41-0.13:37-0.17:104:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:473.610:172.93:300.24:220.17:104:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:293.411:032.94:220.55:050.27:114:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:103.111:492.85:130.85:460.37:114:55First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:522.86:061.06:270.47:124:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:412.812:412.67:041.17:110.57:124:56First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:402.91:402.48:051.17:570.57:134:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:353.02:402.49:011.08:430.57:134:57Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:233.13:332.49:530.89:290.47:144:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:083.34:232.410:450.610:170.27:144:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:543.55:122.511:340.411:060.17:154:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:393.75:592.612:180.17:154:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:233.86:432.712:58-0.17:155:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:053.97:262.812:40-0.41:37-0.37:165:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:474.08:113.01:25-0.52:18-0.57:165:01Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:313.98:593.12:11-0.53:02-0.57:165:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:173.83:02-0.43:49-0.67:165:02Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 60% 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 (60% 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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