35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
ENE
7mph
Low tide
10:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 10:48 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:48 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Mar 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:453.98:084.01:40-1.21:59-1.16:356:01New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:303.78:553.92:28-1.02:42-1.06:346:02Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:163.49:413.83:18-0.73:26-0.76:336:03Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:013.210:273.54:09-0.34:12-0.36:316:04Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:452.911:133.35:000.04:590.06:306:05Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:302.65:520.45:480.36:296:06First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:023.112:222.46:490.76:420.66:276:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:032.91:312.37:540.87:430.76:266:07First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:182.82:452.48:550.98:440.76:256:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:192.83:412.59:470.89:380.66:236:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:092.94:302.710:340.610:300.46:226:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:543.15:142.911:160.411:180.26:206:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:353.25:533.111:520.26:196:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:123.36:303.312:020.012:250.06:176:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:463.37:043.512:41-0.212:57-0.26:166:14Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:213.37:403.71:18-0.31:30-0.36:156:14Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:563.38:183.81:57-0.42:05-0.46:136:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:353.29:003.82:38-0.42:44-0.36:126:16Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:183.19:453.83:24-0.23:28-0.26:106:17Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:043.010:343.74:14-0.14:18-0.16:096:18Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:542.911:273.65:080.15:130.06:076:19Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:492.86:060.26:140.16:066:19Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:293.512:572.87:110.37:230.16:046:20Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:433.52:162.98:190.28:350.06:036:21Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:573.53:273.29:220.09:43-0.26:026:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:013.64:293.510:21-0.210:48-0.46:006:23Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:593.75:253.811:16-0.411:49-0.65:596:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:533.76:164.012:06-0.65:576:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:413.77:024.212:41-0.812:50-0.75:566:25New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:253.67:444.21:28-0.81:31-0.75:546:26New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:083.58:274.12:11-0.62:11-0.55:536:27New Moon31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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