35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H -°
L 65°
E
5mph
High tide
10:50 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 10:50 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:453.34:582.511:250.410:530.17:175:03Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:283.45:432.612:080.27:175:04Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:073.46:232.612:430.17:175:04Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:423.57:002.712:17-0.11:140.07:175:05Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:163.57:352.812:54-0.11:43-0.17:175:06Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:493.58:112.81:29-0.12:14-0.27:175:07Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:233.48:492.82:06-0.12:48-0.27:175:08Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:583.39:282.92:450.03:24-0.27:175:09Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:363.210:092.93:290.14:04-0.27:175:10Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:163.110:523.04:170.24:45-0.27:175:11Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:592.911:393.15:080.35:29-0.27:175:11Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:462.86:040.36:18-0.37:175:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:333.212:432.67:050.37:15-0.37:165:13Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:383.31:512.68:110.28:15-0.47:165:14Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:453.53:002.69:160.09:17-0.67:165:15Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:483.84:062.810:20-0.310:19-0.97:165:16Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:494.05:103.011:23-0.711:21-1.17:155:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:484.26:103.212:20-1.07:155:18New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:424.37:043.412:20-1.31:10-1.27:145:19New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:324.37:563.51:14-1.41:58-1.37:145:20New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:214.18:483.62:07-1.32:45-1.37:145:21Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:103.89:413.53:00-1.13:34-1.17:135:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:593.510:323.43:57-0.74:22-0.97:135:23Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:463.211:223.34:54-0.35:10-0.67:125:24Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:332.85:510.05:58-0.37:115:25First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:153.112:242.56:530.36:490.07:115:26First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:173.01:282.37:590.57:450.17:105:28First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:252.92:372.29:020.68:400.27:105:29First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:232.93:362.29:580.69:320.27:095:30Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:133.04:282.310:510.510:220.27:085:31Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:593.15:152.411:380.311:110.07:075:32Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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