35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 81°
L 73°
ENE
9mph
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 3h 08m 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 - Feb 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:233.111:003.44:31-0.24:47-0.67:075:33Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:112.811:533.45:27-0.15:38-0.57:065:34Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:052.66:280.06:34-0.47:055:35Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:573.41:122.57:370.17:39-0.47:045:36Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:113.42:302.58:470.18:46-0.47:035:37Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:223.63:422.69:55-0.19:52-0.67:035:38Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:263.74:482.811:00-0.310:58-0.77:025:39Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:263.85:483.011:58-0.611:59-0.97:015:40Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:193.96:403.312:46-0.87:005:41New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:063.97:273.412:52-1.01:28-1.06:595:42New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:493.88:113.51:39-1.02:08-1.06:585:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:303.68:553.52:24-0.82:47-0.86:575:44Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:113.39:383.43:10-0.53:26-0.66:565:45Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:523.110:193.33:57-0.24:06-0.46:555:46Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:312.811:003.14:440.14:47-0.16:535:47Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:112.611:432.95:300.45:280.26:525:48First Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:552.46:200.66:140.46:515:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:332.812:492.27:180.87:070.56:505:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:392.72:002.18:220.98:050.66:495:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:472.83:072.29:200.89:020.56:485:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:432.94:022.310:140.69:560.36:475:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:323.14:512.511:020.410:490.16:455:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:173.25:372.811:440.111:39-0.26:445:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:593.46:183.012:21-0.26:435:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:373.56:573.312:24-0.412:56-0.56:425:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:153.67:363.51:07-0.61:31-0.76:405:58Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:533.58:183.71:49-0.72:08-0.86:395:59Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:353.49:033.82:34-0.72:49-0.86:386:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:203.39:513.83:23-0.63:34-0.76:366:00Waning Gibbous29Sun
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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