35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

72°
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 3h 39m 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 - Apr 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:233.24:453.210:370.310:590.15:526:27Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:113.45:313.511:240.011:49-0.25:516:28Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:563.66:153.812:08-0.35:506:29New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:393.76:584.012:36-0.512:50-0.55:486:30New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:223.77:424.21:20-0.71:31-0.75:476:31New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:073.78:284.32:06-0.82:15-0.75:456:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:553.69:184.22:55-0.73:03-0.65:446:32Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:463.510:104.13:49-0.53:56-0.45:426:33Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:393.311:054.04:46-0.34:53-0.25:416:34Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:363.25:46-0.15:540.05:406:35First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:053.712:423.16:500.17:020.25:386:36First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:173.52:013.17:590.28:150.25:376:36First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:343.53:123.39:030.29:230.15:366:37Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:403.54:123.510:010.110:270.05:346:38Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:383.55:053.610:560.011:27-0.15:336:39Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:303.55:533.811:44-0.15:326:40Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:153.56:353.912:17-0.212:26-0.25:306:41Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:553.47:124.012:59-0.31:02-0.25:296:41Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:323.47:483.91:36-0.31:36-0.15:286:42Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:083.38:243.82:11-0.22:100.15:266:43Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:463.29:013.72:470.02:450.35:256:44Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:253.09:403.63:260.23:240.55:246:45Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:052.910:203.44:070.44:070.75:236:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:462.811:013.34:500.54:530.95:216:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:292.711:473.15:350.75:411.05:206:47Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:182.76:240.86:351.15:196:48Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:393.01:172.77:170.87:351.05:186:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:413.02:202.98:100.78:340.85:176:50Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:423.13:153.29:010.59:310.65:166:51Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:363.24:053.59:500.210:260.25:146:51Waning Crescent30Tue
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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