35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H 75°
L 67°
ENE
3mph
High tide
10:29 am

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 : 5:04 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 10:29 am (4.7 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 - Aug 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:244.18:434.32:17-0.82:35-0.55:137:11Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:174.29:354.13:05-0.73:33-0.25:147:10Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:114.210:253.73:55-0.54:340.15:147:09Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:024.111:143.44:46-0.25:330.45:157:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:543.95:350.16:350.75:167:07Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:063.112:533.76:260.47:411.05:177:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:082.92:003.67:210.78:441.15:187:05Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:192.83:003.68:180.99:401.15:187:04Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:202.83:513.69:121.010:321.15:197:03Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:132.84:383.610:031.011:200.95:207:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:033.05:213.710:530.95:217:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:473.16:003.812:010.811:40 AM0.85:217:00New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:263.36:363.812:330.612:210.75:226:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:023.47:093.81:020.512:580.65:236:58New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:363.57:423.81:310.41:350.65:246:56New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:113.68:163.72:010.32:130.65:256:55Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:473.78:533.62:330.32:530.75:256:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:263.89:323.53:100.43:390.85:266:53Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:073.910:153.43:500.44:280.95:276:52Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:513.911:003.34:340.55:201.05:286:50First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:404.011:523.25:220.56:161.05:296:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:374.06:170.67:191.05:296:48First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:543.11:454.17:190.68:240.85:306:46First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:073.22:534.28:250.59:270.65:316:45Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:183.33:564.49:300.310:280.35:326:44Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:233.64:564.510:340.111:260.05:336:43Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:253.95:534.611:38-0.15:336:41Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:214.26:444.612:19-0.312:36-0.35:346:40Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:134.57:334.51:06-0.41:29-0.35:356:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:024.68:214.31:50-0.52:20-0.15:366:37Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:514.69:094.02:35-0.33:130.15:366:36Waning 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 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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