35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H -°
L 68°
ENE
4mph
High tide
11:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:02 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 11:52 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:494.08:104.61:48-0.81:57-0.65:097:07New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:444.19:024.42:38-0.82:52-0.55:107:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:394.29:564.23:30-0.73:52-0.35:117:05Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:344.210:493.94:23-0.54:540.05:127:04Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:294.111:423.55:16-0.35:570.35:127:03First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:294.06:100.07:040.55:137:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:433.21:363.97:080.38:130.75:147:01First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:553.02:423.98:080.59:160.85:157:00First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:043.03:393.89:060.610:130.85:166:59Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:023.04:303.810:000.711:080.85:166:58Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:553.05:173.910:540.711:550.75:176:57Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:423.16:003.911:430.75:186:55Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:243.36:373.912:320.612:240.75:196:54Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:003.47:113.91:040.51:000.65:206:53Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:343.57:443.91:330.41:340.75:206:52Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:093.58:183.82:020.42:090.75:216:51Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:443.68:533.72:340.42:470.85:226:50Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:213.69:313.53:090.53:291.05:236:48Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:593.610:093.43:470.64:141.15:236:47Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:383.710:503.34:270.75:011.25:246:46Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:213.711:343.25:090.75:521.25:256:45Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:093.85:560.86:471.25:266:43Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:273.11:073.86:500.87:491.15:276:42Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:313.12:124.07:490.78:500.95:276:41Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:393.23:144.28:500.59:500.65:286:39Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:433.44:144.49:510.310:490.35:296:38Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:443.75:124.610:530.011:46-0.15:306:37Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:434.06:084.711:54-0.25:316:35New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:394.37:014.812:37-0.412:50-0.45:316:34New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:314.57:514.71:25-0.61:44-0.55:326:33New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:234.68:424.52:13-0.62:38-0.35:336:31Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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