35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H 78°
L 70°
NE
19mph
High tide
5:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:32 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 5:34 am (3.4 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 - Jan 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:333.85:512.612:13-0.17:175:03New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:203.86:382.712:57-0.27:175:04New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:023.77:202.812:39-0.31:35-0.27:175:05New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:403.77:592.81:20-0.32:10-0.27:175:06New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:173.58:392.81:57-0.12:45-0.27:175:06Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:543.49:202.82:360.03:20-0.17:175:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:303.210:002.73:170.23:570.07:175:08Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:073.010:392.74:010.44:330.07:175:09Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:442.811:182.84:470.65:100.17:175:10First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:232.65:350.75:490.27:175:11First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:012.812:062.46:270.86:320.27:175:12First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:522.81:002.27:260.87:220.27:165:13First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:512.92:042.28:270.78:150.27:165:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:503.13:052.29:260.59:100.07:165:15Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:463.34:032.310:230.310:06-0.37:165:16Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:403.65:002.511:21-0.111:03-0.57:155:17Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:343.85:552.712:12-0.47:155:18Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:254.06:473.012:59-0.77:155:19Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:134.17:363.212:51-1.11:43-1.07:145:20Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:004.18:273.41:42-1.22:28-1.17:145:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:494.09:203.52:34-1.13:15-1.27:135:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:383.710:143.63:31-0.94:05-1.17:135:23Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:283.411:073.64:31-0.74:55-0.97:125:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:193.05:32-0.45:47-0.77:125:25Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:043.512:152.76:38-0.16:42-0.57:115:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:103.41:232.47:500.17:44-0.37:115:27Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:243.32:412.39:010.28:48-0.17:105:28Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:303.33:482.310:060.29:50-0.17:095:29Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:293.34:482.411:080.210:50-0.17:095:30Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:233.45:412.512:000.17:085:31Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:093.46:252.612:41-0.17:075:32New Moon31Thu
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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