35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H 78°
L 71°
NE
21mph
Low tide
11:32 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 : in 1h 19m at 11:32 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:49 pm (3.9 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 - Jun 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:502.810:573.24:530.54:521.04:507:17Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:342.811:383.05:340.65:421.24:507:17Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:222.86:150.66:371.24:507:18Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:252.81:162.96:590.67:361.24:497:19Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:202.72:103.17:430.68:331.04:497:19Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:182.62:593.38:290.59:270.84:497:20Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:122.63:453.69:150.410:210.54:497:20Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:042.64:323.910:020.211:150.34:497:21Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:572.75:224.110:540.14:497:21Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:492.86:124.312:060.011:46 AM-0.14:487:22New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:403.07:014.412:54-0.312:37-0.34:487:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:303.17:514.41:40-0.41:28-0.44:487:23New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:223.28:434.32:29-0.52:20-0.44:487:23Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:173.39:364.23:21-0.53:18-0.24:487:23Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:143.410:303.94:15-0.44:20-0.14:487:24Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:113.511:233.65:08-0.45:240.14:497:24First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:103.56:01-0.36:310.34:497:24First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:203.31:153.66:54-0.27:420.44:497:25First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:253.02:203.87:49-0.18:500.44:497:25First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:332.83:183.98:420.09:530.44:497:25Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:342.74:113.99:330.110:530.34:497:25Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:322.75:024.010:260.211:490.24:507:26Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:262.75:503.911:190.24:507:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:162.86:343.912:350.212:090.34:507:26Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:592.87:133.81:140.112:520.34:507:26Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:392.97:513.81:490.11:310.44:517:26Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:182.98:283.62:240.22:090.54:517:26Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:592.99:063.53:000.22:490.74:517:26Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:402.99:443.43:370.33:330.84:527:26Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:202.910:223.24:140.34:201.04:527:26Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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