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 3h 47m 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 - Jul 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:132.53:493.69:090.410:310.74:537:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:062.54:353.79:560.611:230.64:537:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:572.55:203.710:440.64:547:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:452.66:023.712:090.511:32 AM0.64:547:26Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:272.76:403.712:460.412:150.64:557:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:052.77:173.71:180.312:540.54:557:25Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:422.87:523.71:490.31:310.64:567:25Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:192.88:283.72:220.32:080.64:567:25Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:582.99:053.62:560.32:480.74:577:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:373.09:423.43:330.33:330.84:587:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:173.110:213.34:100.34:220.94:587:24Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:573.211:013.24:490.25:120.94:597:24Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:403.411:463.05:290.26:060.95:007:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:303.66:130.27:060.85:007:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:402.81:293.77:040.28:090.75:017:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:442.72:313.98:000.19:120.55:027:22Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:522.83:324.18:590.010:150.35:027:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:562.94:334.310:00-0.111:190.05:037:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:013.05:344.511:04-0.35:047:20New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:043.26:324.612:18-0.312:06-0.45:047:20New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:013.57:254.61:10-0.51:04-0.55:057:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:563.68:174.51:59-0.61:59-0.55:067:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:503.89:084.22:48-0.62:55-0.35:077:18Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:453.99:593.93:38-0.53:550.05:077:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:373.910:473.64:27-0.34:560.35:087:16Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:283.811:343.25:14-0.15:560.65:097:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:203.76:000.26:590.85:107:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:252.91:193.76:480.58:041.05:107:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:282.62:213.67:390.79:031.15:117:13First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:372.53:163.68:320.99:581.15:127:12Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:362.54:053.69:231.010:521.15:137:11Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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