35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

72°
H 75°
L 63°
W
14mph
Low tide
2:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 2:35 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:30 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:163.011:353.45:260.25:290.75:136:53Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:102.86:190.56:270.95:126:54Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:293.21:162.87:150.77:321.05:116:54Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:353.02:252.88:100.88:351.15:106:55Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:392.93:182.98:580.89:291.05:096:56Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:312.94:033.19:400.710:180.85:086:57Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:173.04:433.310:210.611:060.65:076:58Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:013.05:223.511:010.411:490.45:066:59Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:423.15:593.711:410.35:056:59Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:213.16:353.812:270.212:180.25:047:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:593.17:113.91:030.012:550.15:037:01New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:363.17:494.01:40-0.11:330.05:027:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:153.18:294.02:19-0.12:130.15:017:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:593.19:144.03:02-0.12:570.15:007:03Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:463.110:023.93:500.03:480.25:007:04Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:363.110:533.84:420.04:440.34:597:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:293.111:473.65:350.15:430.44:587:06First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:293.26:310.16:480.44:577:07First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:493.51:393.37:310.07:570.34:577:07First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:593.42:473.68:30-0.19:050.14:567:08Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:063.43:473.99:26-0.310:09-0.14:557:09Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:073.44:434.110:21-0.411:12-0.34:557:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:063.45:374.311:16-0.54:547:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:013.46:274.412:09-0.612:08-0.64:547:11Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:523.47:134.41:00-0.712:55-0.54:537:12Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:403.47:594.31:46-0.61:40-0.44:537:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:273.38:444.12:32-0.52:26-0.14:527:13Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:153.29:303.93:19-0.33:130.24:527:14Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:033.110:163.64:070.04:040.54:517:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:503.011:003.44:540.24:560.74:517:15Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:372.911:443.15:400.45:491.04:517:16Third Quarter31Mon
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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