35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H -°
L 71°
NE
22mph
Low tide
12:11 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 39m at 12:11 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:292.76:490.46:480.35:516:28First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:123.51:532.88:020.48:040.35:506:29First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:343.43:102.99:090.49:170.25:486:30Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:423.54:123.210:080.210:240.05:476:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:403.55:073.511:010.011:26-0.15:466:31Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:323.55:553.811:49-0.25:446:32Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:173.56:383.912:18-0.312:29-0.35:436:33Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:583.47:164.01:02-0.41:05-0.35:416:34Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:353.37:534.01:41-0.31:38-0.25:406:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:123.28:293.92:19-0.22:110.05:396:35Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:493.09:063.72:560.02:470.35:376:36Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:282.99:463.53:360.33:260.55:366:37Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:092.710:273.34:180.54:090.85:356:38Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:502.611:103.25:020.74:561.05:336:39Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:352.511:593.05:500.95:461.15:326:40Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:282.46:431.06:431.25:316:40Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:582.91:372.57:411.07:471.25:296:41Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:062.92:432.78:350.98:481.05:286:42Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:043.03:342.99:220.79:440.75:276:43Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:543.14:213.310:070.510:390.45:256:44Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:423.25:063.610:510.211:320.15:246:45Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:293.35:514.011:36-0.15:236:45New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:153.46:354.312:21-0.312:19-0.35:226:46New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:003.47:194.41:07-0.51:02-0.55:206:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:463.48:064.51:53-0.61:47-0.55:196:48New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:353.38:574.42:42-0.52:35-0.45:186:49Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:283.29:524.23:36-0.43:29-0.25:176:50Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:233.110:494.04:34-0.14:300.05:166:50Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:223.011:493.75:350.15:350.25:156:51First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:293.06:390.26:460.45:146:52First Quarter30Sun
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 90% 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 (90% 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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