35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 73°
ENE
6mph
High tide
2:47 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:47 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 2:47 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:493.16:063.411:580.35:526:28Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:243.26:403.612:230.112:290.15:506:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:573.27:133.712:570.01:010.15:496:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:303.27:473.81:31-0.11:330.05:486:30Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:053.18:233.82:06-0.12:070.05:466:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:423.19:023.82:450.02:450.15:456:32Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:233.09:463.73:280.13:290.25:436:33Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:073.010:323.74:160.24:180.35:426:33Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:552.911:233.65:070.35:120.45:416:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:492.96:020.36:120.45:396:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:213.512:543.07:020.37:190.35:386:36Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:303.52:073.28:050.28:290.25:366:37Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:403.53:153.59:040.09:35-0.15:356:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:443.64:153.810:01-0.310:40-0.45:346:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:443.75:124.110:57-0.511:41-0.65:326:39Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:403.76:064.411:51-0.75:316:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:333.76:554.512:36-0.812:40-0.85:306:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:223.77:424.51:26-0.91:26-0.85:296:42New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:103.68:304.42:14-0.82:12-0.65:276:43Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:583.49:184.13:03-0.52:59-0.35:266:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:483.310:063.83:54-0.23:510.15:256:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:373.110:543.54:460.14:440.45:236:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:263.011:423.35:370.45:390.75:226:46First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:212.86:290.66:370.95:216:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:373.01:282.87:250.87:411.15:206:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:442.92:332.98:170.88:411.05:196:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:462.83:233.09:020.89:340.95:176:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:362.84:073.29:430.710:230.85:166:50Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:212.94:483.410:240.611:100.55:156:51Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:052.95:273.611:050.411:530.35:146:52Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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