35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

65°
H 69°
L 63°
NNW
23mph
High tide
7:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:25 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 7:11 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:434.39:073.22:19-1.03:13-0.97:175:03Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:374.110:073.23:13-0.84:07-0.87:175:04Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:313.811:013.24:13-0.65:01-0.77:175:05Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:193.55:19-0.35:55-0.67:175:06First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:013.212:193.16:250.06:49-0.57:175:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:133.31:252.87:370.17:49-0.47:175:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:193.32:312.68:490.28:43-0.37:175:08First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:193.43:312.59:550.29:31-0.27:175:09Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:133.54:312.410:550.210:25-0.17:175:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:013.55:192.511:490.111:19-0.17:175:11Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:493.56:072.512:310.07:175:12Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:313.56:492.612:01-0.21:07-0.17:165:13Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:073.57:252.612:43-0.21:43-0.17:165:14Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:433.58:012.61:19-0.22:13-0.17:165:15Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:133.48:372.61:55-0.12:43-0.17:165:16Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:493.39:192.62:310.03:19-0.17:155:17Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:253.29:552.63:130.23:550.07:155:18Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:013.010:372.73:550.34:310.07:155:19Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:372.911:192.74:430.45:130.17:145:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:192.75:310.55:490.17:145:21Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:012.812:072.56:250.66:370.17:135:22Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:552.91:012.47:250.57:310.07:135:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:553.12:072.38:310.48:25-0.17:125:24Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:553.33:132.49:310.29:25-0.37:125:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:553.64:132.510:31-0.110:25-0.67:115:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:553.95:132.711:31-0.511:25-0.97:115:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:494.16:132.912:25-0.87:105:28New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:434.37:073.212:19-1.21:19-1.17:095:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:374.38:013.31:13-1.32:01-1.27:085:30New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:254.28:553.52:07-1.32:55-1.27:085:31Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:194.09:493.53:01-1.23:43-1.27:075:32Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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