35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 74°
NE
6mph
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 6h 00m 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 - May 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:153.36:19-0.16:340.35:086:49First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:393.51:293.27:220.17:470.45:076:50First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:543.32:393.38:240.28:550.55:066:51First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:013.13:363.49:180.39:560.55:056:52Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:563.14:263.510:070.310:520.45:046:52Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:463.05:103.710:520.311:410.35:036:53Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:313.05:503.711:340.35:026:54Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:113.16:263.812:220.212:110.25:016:55Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:473.17:003.812:560.112:440.25:006:56Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:213.17:333.81:270.11:170.35:006:57Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:563.08:083.81:590.11:500.44:596:57Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:323.08:443.72:330.12:260.54:586:58Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:112.99:233.63:100.23:060.64:576:59Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:512.910:033.53:520.33:500.74:567:00Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:322.910:453.44:350.44:380.84:557:01Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:162.911:303.35:200.45:290.94:557:01Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:053.06:070.46:260.84:547:02Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:223.21:033.16:580.37:270.74:537:03Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:223.22:053.47:520.28:300.54:537:04Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:263.23:053.78:47-0.19:310.24:527:05Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:263.34:004.09:41-0.310:32-0.24:517:05Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:253.44:564.310:36-0.511:32-0.54:517:06Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:243.55:524.611:32-0.74:507:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:213.66:454.712:28-0.812:27-0.94:507:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:153.77:374.71:20-1.01:19-0.94:497:08New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:093.78:304.62:12-1.02:11-0.84:497:09Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:053.69:254.43:06-0.93:08-0.54:487:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:023.510:204.14:03-0.74:09-0.24:487:10Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:593.511:143.74:59-0.45:110.14:477:11Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:573.45:55-0.26:160.34:477:12First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:103.41:023.36:510.07:240.54:467:12First Quarter31Sat
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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