35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H 74°
L 65°
WNW
6mph
Low tide
3:20 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 3:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:13 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:093.24:182.510:380.510:190.17:175:03Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:533.35:042.511:260.411:030.17:175:04Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:333.45:472.612:060.27:175:04Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:113.56:262.712:410.07:175:05New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:473.67:022.712:23-0.11:12-0.17:175:06New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:213.67:382.81:00-0.21:45-0.27:175:07New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:563.68:152.81:36-0.22:19-0.37:175:08New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:323.58:542.82:14-0.22:56-0.37:175:09Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:113.59:372.92:56-0.13:37-0.37:175:10Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:523.410:212.93:430.04:20-0.37:175:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:353.211:083.04:340.15:06-0.47:175:11Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:213.111:593.15:280.15:54-0.47:175:12First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:142.96:270.26:48-0.47:165:13First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:003.21:182.87:330.17:46-0.57:165:14First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:083.42:272.88:400.08:46-0.77:165:15Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:133.63:332.99:45-0.39:46-0.87:165:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:153.94:373.010:49-0.510:47-1.07:155:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:154.15:393.111:51-0.811:48-1.27:155:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:114.26:363.312:45-1.17:145:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:034.27:283.412:43-1.31:33-1.27:145:20Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:524.28:183.41:34-1.32:21-1.27:145:21Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:404.09:093.42:24-1.13:08-1.17:135:22Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:283.710:003.33:17-0.83:57-0.97:135:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:153.410:493.24:11-0.54:45-0.67:125:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:593.111:373.15:05-0.15:31-0.47:115:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:442.86:000.26:18-0.17:115:27Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:302.912:342.56:580.57:070.17:105:28Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:332.81:372.38:010.68:000.27:105:29Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:352.82:432.29:000.68:500.37:095:30Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:282.93:382.39:530.69:390.27:085:31Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:163.04:292.410:450.410:270.17:075:32Waning Crescent31Thu
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 95% 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 (95% 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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