35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H 78°
L 71°
NE
20mph
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 3h 56m 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 - Sep 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:142.912:573.96:331.07:491.35:386:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:232.92:084.07:380.98:541.15:386:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:383.13:164.28:450.89:550.85:396:31Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:453.34:174.49:510.510:530.55:406:29Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:483.75:154.510:550.311:480.15:416:28Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:464.16:104.611:570.05:426:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:404.47:004.612:36-0.212:54-0.25:426:25New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:294.77:484.41:20-0.41:46-0.25:436:23New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:194.88:364.22:04-0.42:39-0.15:446:22Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:094.89:263.92:49-0.23:350.25:456:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:004.710:163.63:370.14:330.65:456:19Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:514.411:073.34:280.55:310.95:466:18First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:444.25:210.96:331.35:476:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:013.112:453.96:181.27:411.55:486:15First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:132.91:593.77:241.48:451.65:486:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:342.93:043.78:311.69:401.55:496:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:353.03:563.79:301.510:281.45:506:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:243.24:403.810:231.511:101.35:516:09Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:083.45:203.811:121.411:451.15:526:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:473.65:573.811:541.25:526:06Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:213.86:313.912:150.912:311.15:536:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:534.07:033.812:430.81:051.05:546:03Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:254.17:363.71:110.71:400.95:556:01Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:574.28:103.61:410.72:161.05:556:00Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:324.28:473.52:130.82:561.05:565:58Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:114.29:283.32:490.93:401.25:575:57Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:544.210:133.23:311.04:301.35:585:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:414.211:023.24:201.15:241.45:595:54Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:344.111:593.15:141.26:241.45:595:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:364.16:161.27:301.36:005:51Third 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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