35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H -°
L 74°
ENE
6mph
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 4h 49m 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 - Jun 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:092.910:113.34:070.34:030.84:507:17Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:502.910:513.24:470.44:511.04:507:17Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:322.911:323.05:270.55:411.04:507:18First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:183.06:080.56:341.14:497:19First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:192.91:113.16:530.57:321.04:497:19First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:132.72:063.37:410.58:300.84:497:20First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:142.72:593.58:300.39:260.64:497:20Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:112.73:493.89:200.210:210.34:497:21Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:062.84:414.110:120.011:180.04:497:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:022.95:344.311:07-0.24:487:22Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:583.16:264.512:11-0.412:03-0.44:487:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:523.37:164.51:01-0.612:55-0.64:487:23Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:443.48:084.51:50-0.81:48-0.64:487:23Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:393.59:014.42:40-0.82:43-0.54:487:23Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:363.69:554.23:33-0.83:43-0.34:487:24Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:333.610:493.94:28-0.74:47-0.14:497:24Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:293.711:433.55:21-0.55:520.14:497:24Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:303.76:15-0.47:000.34:497:25Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:433.21:373.77:10-0.28:110.44:497:25Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:522.92:423.78:05-0.19:160.44:497:25Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:572.83:373.88:590.110:160.44:497:25Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:552.74:283.89:500.211:130.44:507:26Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:502.75:173.810:420.34:507:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:412.86:013.812:030.311:32 AM0.34:507:26New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:262.96:403.812:440.212:170.34:507:26New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:062.97:163.81:190.112:560.34:517:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:433.07:503.71:510.11:330.44:517:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:223.08:263.62:230.12:100.54:527:26Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:013.09:023.52:560.22:500.64:527:26Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:403.09:403.43:320.23:330.74:527:26Waxing 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 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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