35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

70°
H 75°
L 68°
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 5h 32m 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 - Dec 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:513.311:292.94:451.15:300.76:584:52Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:323.25:351.26:130.76:594:52Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:172.912:193.06:291.26:590.77:004:52Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:133.01:152.97:281.27:470.67:004:52Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:113.22:142.88:261.08:350.57:014:52Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:033.43:102.99:220.89:230.37:024:52Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:523.74:022.910:160.510:120.07:034:52Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:414.04:553.011:110.211:04-0.27:044:52Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:314.25:483.212:03-0.27:054:52New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:204.46:393.312:52-0.47:054:52New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:094.57:303.412:47-0.71:39-0.67:064:52New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:584.58:223.41:36-0.82:28-0.77:074:53Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:494.49:183.52:28-0.73:20-0.77:084:53Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:434.210:153.53:26-0.54:15-0.67:084:53Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:363.911:133.54:28-0.35:10-0.57:094:53Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:313.65:330.06:05-0.47:104:54First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:153.512:303.36:410.27:03-0.37:104:54First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:253.51:403.07:540.38:01-0.27:114:54First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:353.62:482.99:030.38:57-0.27:114:55Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:343.73:482.810:060.39:50-0.17:124:55Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:273.74:432.811:040.210:42-0.17:134:56Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:173.85:332.811:570.111:33-0.17:134:56Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:013.86:182.812:400.07:144:57Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:403.86:582.912:17-0.21:16-0.17:144:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:163.77:362.912:55-0.11:48-0.17:144:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:503.68:132.91:31-0.12:20-0.17:154:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:253.58:522.82:060.02:540.07:154:59Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:013.49:312.82:440.23:300.07:155:00Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:383.310:112.83:260.34:080.17:165:00Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:153.110:512.84:110.54:460.17:165:01Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:542.911:342.84:580.65:260.27:165:02Third Quarter31Thu
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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