35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 78°
L 70°
NE
10mph
Low tide
5:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 5:29 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:553.58:123.81:56-0.32:01-0.25:476:24New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:323.38:483.72:33-0.22:34-0.15:466:25Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:093.29:253.63:120.03:100.25:456:26Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:483.010:033.43:520.33:490.45:436:26Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:282.810:433.34:350.54:310.75:426:27Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:092.711:253.15:190.75:160.95:406:28First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:542.56:070.96:051.05:396:29First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:153.012:502.57:011.07:021.05:386:30First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:163.01:582.58:001.08:031.05:366:30First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:233.03:002.78:550.89:020.85:356:31Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:213.13:523.09:450.69:570.55:336:32Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:133.34:413.310:340.310:530.15:326:33Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:023.55:283.611:210.011:46-0.25:316:34Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:503.66:144.012:05-0.35:296:35Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:363.76:594.212:35-0.612:48-0.65:286:35Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:213.77:444.41:22-0.81:31-0.75:276:36Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:083.78:324.52:10-0.82:15-0.75:256:37Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:573.59:234.43:01-0.73:05-0.55:246:38Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:503.410:174.23:56-0.53:59-0.35:236:39Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:453.211:144.04:55-0.34:590.05:226:40Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:443.15:560.06:030.25:206:40Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:163.712:553.07:020.27:150.45:196:41Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:323.52:173.08:110.38:300.45:186:42Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:483.43:253.29:120.39:380.35:176:43Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:503.44:213.410:070.210:400.25:166:44Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:443.45:113.610:580.111:370.15:146:45Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:333.45:563.811:430.15:136:46Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:163.36:343.912:240.012:210.05:126:46New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:543.37:093.91:03-0.112:550.05:116:47New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:303.27:423.91:38-0.11:270.15:106:48New Moon30Tue
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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