35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 74°
NE
7mph
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 5h 05m 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 - Apr 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:213.211:513.85:31-0.25:39-0.25:476:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:253.16:350.06:450.15:466:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:013.51:433.07:450.27:590.25:446:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:213.42:573.18:510.29:080.25:436:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:283.33:583.39:490.210:120.25:416:27Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:253.34:513.410:430.211:110.15:406:28Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:163.35:373.611:310.15:396:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:003.36:183.712:010.012:120.05:376:30Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:383.36:543.812:42-0.112:460.05:366:31Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:133.37:283.81:17-0.11:170.05:356:31Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:463.38:013.81:49-0.11:480.15:336:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:203.28:363.72:210.02:200.25:326:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:573.19:133.62:570.12:560.45:306:34Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:353.09:523.53:360.33:360.65:296:35Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:152.910:323.34:180.54:200.75:286:36Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:562.811:153.25:030.65:070.95:266:36Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:412.75:500.75:570.95:256:37Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:033.212:342.76:410.76:550.95:246:38Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:003.11:372.97:360.67:570.85:236:39Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:053.12:403.18:310.58:580.55:216:40Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:053.33:363.49:240.29:570.25:206:41Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:013.44:293.810:16-0.110:55-0.25:196:41Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:563.65:224.111:09-0.411:52-0.65:186:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:503.76:144.412:00-0.75:166:43New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:423.87:044.612:44-0.912:49-0.95:156:44New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:323.87:544.71:34-1.01:38-0.95:146:45New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:243.78:464.62:25-1.02:29-0.85:136:46Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:183.69:414.43:20-0.83:24-0.65:126:47Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:153.510:374.14:18-0.64:24-0.35:116:47Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:133.411:353.85:18-0.35:270.05:106:48First Quarter30Wed
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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