35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 73°
ENE
8mph
High tide
2:47 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:47 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 19m at 2:47 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:184.18:384.42:12-0.82:30-0.55:137:11Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:114.29:304.13:00-0.83:27-0.35:147:10Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:064.310:223.93:51-0.64:280.05:157:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:004.211:153.64:43-0.55:300.25:157:08Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:564.15:37-0.26:350.55:167:07Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:123.31:014.06:330.17:460.75:177:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:203.02:123.97:350.38:530.75:187:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:363.03:173.98:370.59:540.85:197:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:403.04:133.99:370.610:520.75:197:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:383.15:053.910:350.611:430.65:207:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:303.25:503.911:300.65:217:01Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:153.36:293.912:250.512:160.65:226:59New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:543.57:033.912:590.412:550.65:236:58New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:293.67:363.81:290.41:290.65:236:57New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:043.68:093.71:570.42:040.75:246:56New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:393.68:433.62:260.42:410.85:256:55Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:153.79:193.42:590.53:210.95:266:54Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:533.79:573.33:350.64:051.15:276:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:313.710:363.24:130.84:511.25:276:51Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:113.711:183.04:540.95:391.35:286:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:573.75:391.06:321.35:296:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:072.912:513.76:301.07:311.35:306:47First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:072.91:553.87:280.98:321.15:316:46First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:153.02:574.08:300.89:290.85:316:45Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:203.23:554.29:300.610:260.55:326:43Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:203.54:524.410:310.311:210.15:336:42Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:193.95:474.611:320.05:346:41Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:144.26:384.612:13-0.212:30-0.35:346:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:064.57:284.61:00-0.51:23-0.45:356:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:574.78:184.51:46-0.62:16-0.35:366:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:494.89:104.22:33-0.63:12-0.15:376:35Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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