35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H -°
L 73°
NE
15mph
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 4h 06m 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 - Dec 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:233.012:313.16:411.17:130.76:584:52First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:303.01:302.97:481.37:590.76:594:52First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:303.12:292.88:481.28:410.77:004:52First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:173.23:202.79:401.19:200.77:014:52Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:583.44:062.710:291.010:010.67:024:52Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:383.54:522.711:160.810:430.57:024:52Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:183.75:362.711:590.611:270.47:034:52Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:583.86:172.812:360.47:044:52Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:363.96:562.812:090.21:120.27:054:52Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:143.97:352.812:500.11:480.17:064:52Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:544.08:172.81:300.12:270.17:064:52Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:353.99:022.92:120.13:100.17:074:53Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:203.89:513.02:590.13:560.07:084:53Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:063.710:423.13:530.24:440.07:094:53Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:543.511:353.24:510.35:33-0.17:094:53Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:443.35:520.46:24-0.27:104:54Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:343.312:433.16:580.47:18-0.27:104:54Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:413.51:502.98:070.38:15-0.37:114:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:463.82:572.99:140.29:11-0.47:124:55Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:454.04:002.910:180.010:08-0.57:124:55Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:434.25:012.911:21-0.211:07-0.67:134:56Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:394.35:593.012:18-0.47:134:56New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:314.36:513.012:04-0.71:07-0.57:144:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:204.27:403.112:55-0.71:53-0.57:144:57New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:064.18:283.01:43-0.62:37-0.47:154:58Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:513.99:173.02:30-0.43:23-0.37:154:59Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:353.610:052.93:19-0.14:08-0.27:154:59Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:173.310:502.94:100.24:500.07:165:00Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:573.011:352.85:010.55:300.17:165:01First Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:382.85:530.86:100.37:165:01First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:232.812:232.56:490.96:530.47:165:02First Quarter31Tue
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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