35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H 81°
L 73°
NE
13mph
High tide
2:15 pm

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 : 9:07 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 2:15 pm (3.6 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 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:453.46:094.211:480.05:137:11New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:363.56:544.112:440.012:390.05:147:10New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:213.67:344.11:24-0.11:240.15:157:09New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:033.78:133.92:01-0.12:050.35:157:08New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:443.78:513.72:370.02:470.55:167:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:253.69:293.53:130.23:310.75:177:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:053.610:083.33:510.44:160.95:187:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:443.510:473.14:290.65:011.15:187:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:243.511:273.05:080.75:481.25:197:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:083.45:500.96:391.35:207:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:132.81:003.46:361.07:351.45:217:01First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:102.71:593.57:281.18:321.35:227:00First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:142.72:563.68:221.09:251.15:226:59Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:142.83:483.89:170.910:170.95:236:57Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:083.04:384.010:110.711:070.65:246:56Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:013.35:274.211:060.411:550.25:256:55Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:523.66:144.311:590.25:266:54Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:393.86:594.412:39-0.112:490.05:266:53Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:264.17:454.41:21-0.31:38-0.25:276:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:134.38:324.32:04-0.42:28-0.15:286:50Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:034.49:224.12:50-0.43:230.05:296:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:564.510:143.93:40-0.34:210.25:306:48Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:494.411:073.74:32-0.25:220.45:306:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:454.35:270.16:260.65:316:45Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:053.412:504.26:260.37:360.85:326:44Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:153.32:044.17:310.58:450.85:336:42Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:333.23:124.18:380.69:470.85:336:41Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:403.34:124.19:420.610:450.75:346:40Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:393.55:054.110:430.611:380.65:356:38Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:333.65:534.111:400.65:366:37New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:193.86:344.112:220.412:280.55:376:35New Moon31Fri
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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