35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H 80°
L 74°
NE
10mph
Low tide
7:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 7:45 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:553.98:133.01:330.32:200.36:544:48New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:323.98:533.02:110.42:590.36:554:48Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:123.89:373.02:520.53:420.36:564:48Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:543.710:233.03:390.64:270.36:574:48Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:393.611:113.14:320.65:150.26:574:48First Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:273.55:270.76:040.16:584:48First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:053.212:213.36:280.76:580.06:594:48First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:073.41:243.27:340.57:54-0.27:004:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:143.72:313.28:410.38:51-0.47:014:48Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:163.93:333.39:440.19:47-0.67:024:48Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:144.24:343.310:47-0.210:45-0.87:024:48Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:124.45:343.411:48-0.511:42-0.97:034:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:074.66:313.512:42-0.77:044:49Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:594.67:233.512:37-1.01:33-0.87:044:49Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:494.58:153.51:28-1.02:22-0.87:054:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:394.39:093.42:19-0.83:13-0.67:064:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:294.010:023.33:12-0.44:05-0.47:064:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:183.710:543.24:09-0.14:56-0.27:074:50Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:053.411:473.15:060.35:450.07:084:51Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:523.06:040.66:340.27:084:51Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:443.012:452.87:060.87:240.37:094:52Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:483.01:482.68:100.98:120.47:094:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:463.12:482.59:070.88:570.47:104:53Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:343.23:402.59:580.89:410.47:104:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:183.34:272.510:470.610:250.37:104:54Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:013.45:132.611:330.411:100.17:114:55Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:423.55:562.712:130.27:114:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:203.66:362.712:480.07:124:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:573.77:132.812:34-0.11:22-0.27:124:57New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:333.77:512.91:12-0.21:57-0.37:124:57New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:103.78:322.91:52-0.32:35-0.47:124:58Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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