35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
NE
4mph
High tide
1:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 08m at 1:32 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:473.14:113.89:431.210:361.15:346:29Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:353.34:573.910:351.011:210.85:356:28Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:213.55:414.111:260.85:366:26Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:053.86:224.212:020.512:140.55:366:25Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:464.07:034.212:410.312:580.45:376:23Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:274.37:454.21:200.11:420.35:386:22Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:114.48:294.12:000.02:290.35:396:20Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:574.59:164.02:430.03:200.45:396:19Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:474.510:073.83:310.14:150.55:406:18Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:394.510:593.74:230.25:140.75:416:16Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:344.411:573.55:180.46:150.85:426:15Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:364.36:180.67:230.95:426:13Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:073.41:504.27:250.78:320.95:436:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:263.53:014.28:340.79:340.85:446:10Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:343.74:034.29:390.710:320.65:456:09Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:343.94:594.310:430.611:260.45:466:07Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:294.15:494.311:420.55:466:06New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:174.26:344.212:130.312:320.45:476:04New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:004.47:144.112:530.21:160.45:486:03New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:404.47:524.01:290.31:550.55:496:01New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:184.48:303.82:040.42:350.75:496:00Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:574.39:103.72:390.63:160.95:505:58Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:374.19:503.53:170.93:591.15:515:57Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:174.010:323.33:591.14:441.45:525:55Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:583.811:153.24:421.45:311.55:535:54First Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:433.75:281.66:211.65:535:53First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:033.112:343.66:191.77:161.75:545:51First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:023.01:363.67:161.78:111.65:555:50First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:103.12:363.78:151.69:021.45:565:48Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:073.33:283.89:101.49:491.15:575:47Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 48% 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 (48% 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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