35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H -°
L 70°
NE
7mph
High tide
11:10 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:18 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 11:10 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:582.93:243.88:531.39:581.35:346:29Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:523.14:143.99:461.110:481.05:356:28Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:433.35:034.110:400.911:350.75:366:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:313.55:504.311:330.65:366:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:173.86:344.412:180.412:230.35:376:23New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:024.17:184.412:590.11:110.15:386:22New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:464.38:034.41:39-0.11:580.15:396:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:334.58:504.32:22-0.12:490.15:396:19Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:234.69:404.13:08-0.13:440.35:406:18Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:154.610:323.83:580.14:430.55:416:16Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:094.511:273.64:520.35:440.75:426:15First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:074.45:490.56:500.85:426:13First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:293.41:174.36:510.78:010.95:436:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:473.32:314.28:000.89:070.95:446:10Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:043.43:364.29:070.810:080.85:456:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:073.54:344.210:110.811:040.75:466:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:043.75:264.311:130.711:540.65:466:06Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:543.96:124.212:060.65:476:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:374.06:524.212:340.512:510.65:486:03Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:154.17:284.11:090.51:300.65:496:01Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:514.28:043.91:410.52:060.85:496:00Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:274.28:403.82:130.62:430.95:505:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:034.19:183.62:460.83:231.15:515:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:414.09:583.43:221.04:061.35:525:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:203.910:393.34:021.24:511.55:535:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:003.811:223.14:451.45:381.65:535:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:443.75:311.66:291.75:545:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:113.012:373.76:221.77:271.75:555:50Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:123.01:403.77:191.78:241.55:565:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:193.12:413.88:191.59:161.35:575:47Waning Crescent30Sun
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 21% 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 (21% 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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