35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 74°
ENE
7mph
High tide
4:48 am

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 : 10:40 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 4:48 am (3.1 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 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:413.14:573.810:311.211:281.05:386:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:253.45:383.911:211.05:396:32Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:053.66:164.012:030.712:070.85:396:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:433.96:534.012:370.512:490.65:406:29New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:204.17:304.01:110.31:310.55:416:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:594.38:103.91:450.22:130.55:426:26Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:414.48:533.82:230.23:000.55:436:24Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:264.49:403.63:060.33:510.75:436:23Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:154.410:293.53:540.44:470.85:446:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:074.411:233.44:460.65:451.05:456:20First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:054.35:440.76:501.15:466:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:253.31:154.26:490.87:591.05:466:17First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:443.32:304.28:000.89:050.95:476:16Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:013.43:354.39:090.810:040.75:486:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:063.74:344.310:150.611:000.55:496:13Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:054.05:284.311:190.511:500.35:496:11Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:574.36:174.312:150.35:506:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:434.47:004.212:340.11:040.35:516:08Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:264.57:424.11:130.11:480.45:526:07Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:074.58:223.91:500.22:300.65:536:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:474.49:033.72:270.43:140.85:536:04Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:294.39:463.53:060.74:001.15:546:02Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:104.110:293.33:481.04:471.35:556:01Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:533.911:133.14:331.35:351.65:565:59Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:383.75:211.56:271.75:565:58Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:023.012:303.66:121.77:261.85:575:57Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:052.91:353.57:101.88:221.75:585:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:183.02:373.68:111.79:101.65:595:54Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:143.23:283.79:061.69:531.36:005:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:013.44:133.89:591.410:341.16:005:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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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