35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 70°
SSW
6mph
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 3h 29m 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 - Jan 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:033.610:403.33:56-0.34:35-0.67:175:03Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:523.411:343.44:55-0.25:25-0.67:175:04Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:433.15:570.06:17-0.57:175:05Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:343.412:432.87:040.17:14-0.57:175:06Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:433.51:542.68:150.18:15-0.47:175:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:513.63:062.69:240.19:16-0.47:175:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:543.74:112.610:290.010:16-0.57:175:08Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:533.85:122.711:31-0.211:17-0.57:175:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:483.86:072.812:24-0.47:175:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:363.96:552.912:12-0.61:09-0.57:175:11New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:193.87:393.01:00-0.61:48-0.57:175:12New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:593.78:213.01:42-0.52:25-0.57:165:13New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:383.59:033.02:23-0.33:02-0.47:165:14Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:163.39:442.93:05-0.13:39-0.37:165:15Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:533.110:242.93:500.14:17-0.27:165:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:302.911:032.84:350.44:540.07:155:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:082.611:442.85:210.65:320.17:155:18First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:502.46:100.76:140.27:155:19First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:322.812:392.27:060.87:010.37:145:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:302.81:412.18:060.87:540.37:145:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:312.92:452.19:050.78:480.27:135:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:273.13:422.210:010.59:420.07:135:23Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:193.34:372.410:550.210:37-0.27:125:24Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:103.55:292.611:46-0.111:31-0.57:125:25Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:583.76:182.812:30-0.57:115:26Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:433.97:043.112:22-0.81:11-0.87:115:27Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:263.97:513.31:10-1.01:52-1.07:105:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:113.98:393.51:58-1.12:35-1.17:095:29Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:573.79:293.62:49-1.03:20-1.17:095:30Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:453.510:213.63:44-0.84:09-1.07:085:31Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:353.211:143.64:43-0.65:00-0.97:075:32Waning 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 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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