35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H -°
L 71°
NE
23mph
Low tide
12:11 am

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 2m at 12:11 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:16 am (3.7 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 - Feb 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:572.811:343.35:100.15:22-0.47:075:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:472.66:080.26:12-0.47:065:34First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:313.312:472.57:130.27:11-0.37:055:35First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:393.42:012.48:240.28:16-0.47:045:36First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:523.53:142.49:330.19:22-0.57:035:37Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:593.74:232.610:40-0.210:28-0.77:035:38Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:033.85:272.811:43-0.511:33-0.97:025:39Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:024.06:243.112:36-0.77:015:40Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:534.07:153.312:31-1.11:22-0.97:005:41Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:394.08:033.41:23-1.12:05-1.06:595:42Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:243.88:503.52:11-1.02:46-0.96:585:43Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:073.59:373.53:01-0.73:28-0.86:575:44Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:503.210:213.43:52-0.44:10-0.56:565:45Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:312.911:043.24:43-0.14:51-0.26:555:46Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:112.611:493.15:330.35:330.16:535:47Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:552.36:250.66:180.36:525:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:412.912:492.17:250.87:100.56:515:49Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:472.82:022.08:290.98:090.66:505:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:542.83:112.19:290.89:060.66:495:51Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:502.94:072.210:240.710:010.56:485:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:413.04:582.311:150.510:530.36:475:53Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:263.25:422.511:560.311:420.06:455:54Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:063.46:212.812:300.06:445:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:423.56:583.012:24-0.21:01-0.26:435:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:163.57:343.21:04-0.41:32-0.46:425:57New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:513.58:113.41:43-0.52:05-0.56:405:58New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:293.48:523.52:24-0.52:42-0.66:395:59Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:103.29:363.63:10-0.43:22-0.56:386:00Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:533.110:223.64:00-0.24:07-0.46:366:00Waxing Crescent29Tue
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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