35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H -°
L 70°
NE
5mph
Low tide
5:18 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 5:18 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (4.0 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 - Apr 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:503.311:203.94:59-0.45:06-0.35:476:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:473.16:00-0.16:080.15:466:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:233.712:572.97:080.27:170.35:446:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:403.42:202.98:180.48:310.45:436:27Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:553.43:283.09:210.49:380.45:416:27Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:563.34:233.110:170.410:380.35:406:28Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:493.35:123.311:080.311:330.25:396:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:353.35:553.411:510.25:376:30Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:153.36:313.512:170.112:260.15:366:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:493.37:043.612:530.012:550.15:346:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:223.37:353.71:250.01:240.15:336:32New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:553.28:073.71:560.01:540.15:326:33New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:293.28:413.62:290.12:260.35:306:34Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:053.09:173.53:050.23:020.45:296:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:432.99:563.53:450.43:420.65:286:36Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:232.810:373.44:280.54:260.75:266:36Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:052.711:223.35:140.65:140.85:256:37First Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:522.76:040.76:070.85:246:38First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:133.312:502.76:590.77:070.85:236:39First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:163.21:582.97:580.68:120.65:216:40First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:233.33:013.18:550.49:140.35:206:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:243.53:583.59:490.010:15-0.15:196:42Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:223.64:533.910:43-0.311:15-0.55:186:42Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:183.85:474.311:36-0.65:166:43Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:123.96:384.512:12-0.812:26-0.85:156:44Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:033.97:284.71:05-1.11:13-1.05:146:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:543.88:184.71:56-1.12:01-0.95:136:46Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:473.79:124.52:49-1.02:53-0.75:126:47Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:423.510:064.33:45-0.73:49-0.45:116:47Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:383.311:024.04:44-0.44:490.05:106:48Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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