35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

71°
H -°
L 66°
ENE
3mph
Low tide
4:05 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 4:05 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:033.312:212.66:410.36:490.06:356:01Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:073.31:292.67:460.37:55-0.16:346:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:193.42:432.88:510.19:01-0.36:336:03Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:263.63:503.19:53-0.210:06-0.66:316:04Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:283.84:523.410:53-0.511:10-0.96:306:05Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:263.95:513.711:49-0.96:296:06New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:204.16:444.012:10-1.212:39-1.16:276:07New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:104.17:334.21:04-1.31:25-1.36:266:08New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:584.08:224.21:54-1.32:11-1.26:246:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:473.89:124.12:45-1.12:57-1.06:236:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:363.510:023.93:39-0.83:47-0.76:226:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:253.210:523.64:34-0.44:38-0.36:206:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:143.011:433.45:290.05:310.06:196:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:062.76:270.46:270.46:176:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:433.11:132.67:330.67:300.66:166:14First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:582.92:292.58:360.78:350.76:146:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:042.93:292.69:310.79:320.66:136:15Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:572.94:182.810:200.710:240.56:126:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:433.05:032.911:040.511:120.46:106:17Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:243.15:433.111:410.311:540.26:096:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:023.26:193.312:140.26:076:19Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:363.36:523.512:310.012:440.06:066:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:083.37:253.61:05-0.11:15-0.16:046:20Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:413.37:593.71:40-0.21:47-0.16:036:21Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:163.28:363.72:17-0.22:22-0.16:016:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:543.19:173.72:57-0.13:010.06:006:23Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:363.010:013.73:420.03:460.15:596:24Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:213.010:493.64:310.14:360.15:576:25Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:102.911:423.55:240.25:310.25:566:25Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:072.96:210.36:320.25:546:26Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:443.51:152.97:240.37:410.25:536:27Third 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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