35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H -°
L 71°
NE
23mph
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 4h 32m 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 - Aug 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:292.64:533.610:141.011:400.95:137:10Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:192.75:373.711:060.95:147:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:032.86:173.812:200.811:53 AM0.85:157:08Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:423.06:533.812:520.612:340.75:167:07Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:173.17:273.91:220.51:110.75:177:06Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:523.28:013.81:510.41:480.75:177:05Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:283.48:363.72:220.32:270.75:187:04Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:063.59:133.62:560.33:110.85:197:03Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:453.69:533.43:320.33:590.95:207:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:263.810:353.34:110.34:490.95:217:01Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:103.911:213.14:540.45:431.05:217:00Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:003.95:410.46:421.05:226:59Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:143.01:004.06:350.57:491.05:236:58Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:212.92:104.17:380.58:560.95:246:57Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:352.93:184.28:430.410:010.75:256:55Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:453.14:224.49:490.311:050.45:256:54Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:513.35:234.510:550.15:266:53Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:533.66:194.612:020.111:59 AM-0.15:276:52New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:483.97:094.612:52-0.212:55-0.25:286:50New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:384.17:574.41:36-0.31:48-0.25:296:49New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:284.38:434.22:19-0.32:400.05:296:48Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:174.39:303.93:03-0.23:340.35:306:47Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:054.210:153.53:470.14:290.65:316:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:514.111:003.24:320.45:240.95:326:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:373.911:463.05:170.76:201.25:326:43First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:293.76:031.17:211.45:336:41First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:412.81:323.66:561.38:241.65:346:40First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:552.72:373.67:551.59:211.65:356:39First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:042.73:333.68:521.510:121.55:366:37Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:592.84:213.79:461.411:001.35:366:36Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:483.05:063.810:381.311:411.15:376:35Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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