35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H -°
L 74°
NE
17mph
Low tide
11:30 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 11:30 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:174.710:333.63:55-0.14:490.45:386:34Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:114.511:273.44:490.25:510.75:386:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:114.35:450.56:591.05:396:31First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:303.11:234.16:490.88:111.25:406:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:523.02:384.07:591.09:161.25:416:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:083.13:413.99:071.110:141.25:416:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:093.24:343.910:101.111:061.15:426:25Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:013.45:213.911:071.011:500.95:436:24Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:473.66:013.911:561.05:446:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:253.76:363.912:250.812:360.95:446:21Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:593.97:083.912:540.71:110.95:456:19Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:314.07:403.81:200.61:430.95:466:18Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:034.08:123.61:470.72:161.05:476:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:354.08:473.52:170.82:531.15:486:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:104.09:253.32:500.93:331.35:486:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:484.010:043.23:261.14:171.45:496:12Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:283.910:453.14:071.35:041.55:506:11Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:123.911:313.04:531.45:551.65:516:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:033.85:441.46:531.75:516:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:272.91:053.86:431.47:561.55:526:06Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:383.02:143.97:491.38:551.35:536:05Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:483.23:164.18:541.19:490.95:546:03Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:493.64:124.39:560.810:420.55:556:02Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:454.05:074.410:570.411:320.25:556:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:394.45:594.511:570.15:565:59New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:304.86:494.412:19-0.212:51-0.15:575:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:195.07:384.31:05-0.31:42-0.25:585:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:085.18:284.11:49-0.32:35-0.15:585:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:005.19:213.92:37-0.13:310.25:595:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:544.910:153.63:290.24:310.56:005:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 83% 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 (83% 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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