35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H 75°
L 67°
NE
25mph
Low tide
12:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 12:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:31 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:253.24:574.410:32-0.511:39-0.44:507:16Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:243.25:524.611:27-0.64:507:17New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:223.36:464.712:35-0.712:22-0.74:507:18New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:163.37:394.61:27-0.81:15-0.74:497:18New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:103.38:334.52:19-0.72:08-0.54:497:19Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:073.39:284.23:13-0.53:05-0.34:497:19Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:053.210:233.94:11-0.34:070.04:497:20Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:013.211:163.65:07-0.15:110.34:497:20Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:593.26:000.16:150.64:497:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:103.21:033.26:530.27:230.84:487:21First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:102.92:073.27:430.38:290.84:487:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:132.73:003.38:290.49:260.84:487:22First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:082.63:453.49:100.510:180.84:487:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:562.54:263.59:500.611:080.74:487:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:432.55:063.610:310.611:520.54:487:24Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:292.65:463.711:140.64:487:24Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:112.66:243.712:300.411:57 AM0.54:497:24Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:502.77:013.81:030.312:370.54:497:25Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:272.77:383.81:360.21:150.54:497:25Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:042.78:163.72:110.21:530.54:497:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:442.78:563.72:490.22:340.54:497:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:272.89:383.63:300.23:200.64:497:26Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:112.910:203.54:120.24:120.74:507:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:563.011:053.44:560.15:070.74:507:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:443.211:533.25:400.16:040.74:507:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:393.46:270.07:070.64:517:26Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:493.11:403.77:18-0.18:130.54:517:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:542.92:413.98:13-0.29:170.34:517:26Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:002.93:404.29:08-0.310:210.04:527:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:022.94:384.410:06-0.311:25-0.24:527:26Waning Crescent30Wed
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 Waxing 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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