35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
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 6h 09m 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 - Oct 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:333.85:463.911:431.16:015:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:114.16:243.912:000.712:260.86:025:48Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:474.37:013.912:340.51:060.76:035:46Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:244.57:403.81:090.41:470.66:045:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:044.68:223.71:460.42:310.66:055:44Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:484.79:093.62:270.43:200.76:055:42Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:374.69:593.43:130.64:150.96:065:41Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:304.510:533.34:060.75:141.06:075:39Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:264.311:543.25:050.96:171.26:085:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:314.26:101.07:271.26:095:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:103.21:494.17:231.18:341.06:105:35Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:333.43:004.18:371.09:320.86:105:34Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:393.74:004.19:450.910:250.66:115:33Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:354.04:544.110:480.711:140.46:125:31Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:274.35:444.011:470.511:590.36:135:30New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:134.66:293.912:370.46:145:29New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:554.77:103.812:390.21:210.46:155:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:354.77:503.71:160.32:020.56:165:26New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:144.68:303.51:520.52:430.76:175:25Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:544.49:123.32:290.73:260.96:185:24Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:354.29:563.23:091.04:121.26:195:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:193.910:403.03:541.34:591.46:195:21Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:033.711:282.94:431.65:491.66:205:20First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:513.65:351.86:431.66:215:19First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:242.812:483.56:321.97:391.66:225:18First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:362.91:523.47:351.88:291.56:235:17First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:403.12:493.48:351.79:111.36:245:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:283.33:363.59:291.59:511.06:255:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:103.64:203.510:211.210:320.86:265:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:513.95:053.611:120.911:130.56:275:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:334.35:493.612:000.66:285:11Full Moon31Tue
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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