35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

65°
H 69°
L 60°
WNW
14mph
Low tide
1:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 1:53 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:50 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:453.26:154.611:50-0.64:527:26Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:433.47:094.712:53-0.712:46-0.74:537:26Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:383.48:024.61:44-0.81:40-0.64:537:26Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:333.58:554.42:36-0.72:35-0.54:547:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:293.59:494.13:29-0.63:34-0.24:547:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:253.410:403.84:23-0.44:360.14:557:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:183.411:293.55:15-0.25:370.44:557:25Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:133.46:030.06:400.74:567:25Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:213.11:133.46:520.27:460.84:577:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:202.82:143.47:400.48:460.94:577:25Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:222.73:053.48:260.59:410.94:587:24Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:172.63:513.59:100.610:320.84:587:24Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:072.64:343.69:540.711:220.74:597:23Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:562.65:163.610:400.75:007:23Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:422.75:573.712:040.611:27 AM0.65:007:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:242.86:353.812:400.412:100.55:017:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:032.97:123.81:130.312:500.55:027:22New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:403.07:483.81:450.21:290.45:027:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:183.08:263.82:190.22:090.45:037:21Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:583.19:053.72:560.22:530.55:047:20Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:413.29:473.73:360.13:410.65:057:19Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:243.310:303.54:180.14:330.65:057:19Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:093.511:163.45:020.15:280.75:067:18First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:593.65:480.16:260.75:077:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:073.212:563.86:380.17:300.65:077:17First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:083.12:004.07:340.18:350.55:087:16First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:163.03:044.28:330.09:390.35:097:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:233.04:044.39:33-0.110:430.15:107:14Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:283.25:054.510:35-0.211:45-0.25:117:14Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:323.36:034.611:38-0.35:117:13Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:313.56:574.612:40-0.412:36-0.45:127:12Full Moon31Mon
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 100% 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 (100% 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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