35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
L 73°
ENE
13mph
High tide
5:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:30 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 5:06 pm (3.8 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 - Apr 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:413.12:172.78:200.78:290.55:526:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:473.23:193.09:160.49:310.25:516:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:453.44:153.410:080.110:32-0.15:496:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:403.65:093.811:00-0.311:31-0.55:486:30Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:343.76:004.211:49-0.65:476:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:253.76:504.512:26-0.912:36-0.95:456:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:143.77:384.61:17-1.01:22-0.95:446:32Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:033.68:294.62:07-1.02:09-0.95:426:33Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:543.59:224.42:59-0.83:00-0.65:416:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:493.310:184.23:56-0.53:57-0.35:406:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:443.111:153.94:56-0.24:580.05:386:36Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:433.05:580.16:030.35:376:36Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:183.512:552.97:040.47:170.55:356:37Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:343.32:172.98:110.58:320.65:346:38Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:473.23:223.09:090.59:360.65:336:39Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:443.14:133.29:580.510:340.55:316:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:343.14:593.410:430.411:260.45:306:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:183.15:393.511:230.45:296:41Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:573.16:143.712:100.311:58 AM0.35:286:42New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:333.16:463.712:450.212:300.25:266:43New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:063.17:173.81:160.11:000.25:256:44New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:403.07:493.81:460.11:320.35:246:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:143.08:233.72:180.22:050.45:236:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:512.99:013.62:530.32:420.55:216:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:302.89:413.53:330.43:230.75:206:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:112.710:243.44:170.54:090.85:196:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:542.711:103.45:040.65:000.85:186:49First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:432.75:520.75:560.85:176:50First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:013.312:402.86:450.66:590.85:166:51First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:013.21:473.17:410.58:050.65:146:52First Quarter30Wed
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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