35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

66°
H -°
L 63°
NW
12mph
High tide
7:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 1:53 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 7:35 am (4.3 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 - Dec 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:403.610:122.73:180.84:190.76:584:52Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:213.510:552.74:051.05:040.76:594:52Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:043.411:422.74:541.15:490.77:004:52Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:503.35:471.16:370.77:004:52Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:352.812:433.26:461.17:270.57:014:52Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:373.01:433.17:490.98:170.37:024:52Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:363.32:443.18:500.79:070.07:034:52Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:293.73:403.29:490.39:57-0.37:044:52Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:214.04:363.310:480.010:49-0.57:054:52Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:144.45:323.311:46-0.411:42-0.87:054:52New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:064.66:263.412:39-0.77:064:52New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:574.77:193.412:34-0.91:30-0.87:074:53New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:494.78:123.41:25-1.02:22-0.87:084:53New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:424.69:093.32:17-0.83:17-0.77:084:53Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:384.410:083.33:14-0.64:15-0.57:094:53Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:344.111:083.24:17-0.35:14-0.47:104:54Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:303.75:220.06:11-0.27:104:54First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:113.112:293.46:310.37:10-0.17:114:54First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:233.11:373.17:440.58:060.07:124:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:333.22:432.98:530.58:570.17:124:55First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:293.33:382.79:530.59:430.17:134:56Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:173.44:272.710:500.410:270.17:134:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:013.55:142.611:400.311:100.17:144:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:423.65:572.712:220.27:144:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:183.66:352.712:570.17:144:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:533.67:122.712:280.01:280.07:154:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:273.67:482.71:030.01:590.07:154:59Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:013.68:252.71:380.02:320.07:155:00Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:373.59:042.62:140.13:090.17:165:00Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:153.49:452.62:540.23:490.17:165:01Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:543.310:252.63:390.44:300.17:165:02Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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