35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 79°
L 73°
ENE
10mph
Low tide
10:40 am

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 24m at 10:40 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:124.18:333.21:490.92:410.96:285:11Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:494.09:133.12:251.03:211.16:295:10Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:293.99:553.03:051.24:051.26:305:09Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:113.810:392.93:501.34:521.26:315:08Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:543.711:273.04:401.45:391.26:325:07Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:413.65:341.46:291.26:335:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:213.012:353.56:331.47:211.06:345:05Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:253.21:373.57:381.38:130.76:355:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:273.62:393.58:411.09:040.46:365:03Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:233.93:363.69:410.79:540.16:375:03Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:154.34:313.710:410.310:45-0.16:385:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:084.75:273.711:390.011:38-0.46:395:01New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:014.96:213.712:34-0.36:405:00New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:525.07:143.712:30-0.51:25-0.46:415:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:445.08:063.71:20-0.52:17-0.46:424:59Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:374.99:033.62:11-0.43:12-0.26:434:58Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:344.610:023.53:08-0.14:110.06:444:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:304.311:023.44:100.25:110.26:454:57Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:264.05:150.56:100.46:464:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:053.312:263.66:240.87:090.56:474:56First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:183.31:343.37:381.08:050.66:484:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:283.42:383.28:461.08:530.66:494:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:223.53:313.09:441.09:370.66:504:55Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:083.74:173.010:380.910:170.66:514:54Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:503.85:022.911:270.810:580.66:524:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:293.85:442.912:090.76:534:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:063.96:223.012:440.66:544:53Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:403.96:593.012:150.51:150.56:554:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:143.97:342.912:500.41:470.46:564:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:493.98:112.91:250.52:200.56:574:52Full Moon30Sun
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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