35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H 78°
L 71°
NE
10mph
High tide
10:58 am

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 : 5:29 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 10:58 am (4.2 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 - Oct 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:554.45:360.86:411.05:575:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:203.41:034.36:410.97:501.05:585:44First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:383.42:194.27:521.08:560.95:595:43First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:563.53:264.39:020.99:550.76:005:41Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:003.74:254.310:080.810:510.66:005:40Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:584.05:204.311:110.611:420.46:015:38Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:494.26:084.312:070.46:025:37Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:354.46:524.212:250.312:550.46:035:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:164.57:324.11:040.21:380.46:045:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:554.58:113.91:400.32:190.66:055:33Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:334.48:513.72:150.53:000.86:065:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:134.39:333.52:520.83:441.06:065:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:534.110:163.33:321.14:301.26:075:29Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:343.910:593.14:161.35:161.46:085:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:173.811:473.05:021.66:061.66:095:26Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:053.65:521.77:011.66:105:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:442.91:043.56:481.87:581.66:115:24Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:553.02:093.57:491.88:481.56:125:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:563.13:053.68:471.69:331.36:135:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:443.43:533.79:401.410:171.06:135:20Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:293.74:393.810:331.111:000.76:145:19Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:124.05:253.911:250.811:420.46:155:17Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:554.36:094.012:130.46:165:16New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:384.66:534.012:240.112:590.26:175:15New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:214.87:384.01:050.01:450.16:185:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:064.98:253.81:47-0.12:330.16:195:13Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:554.89:173.72:330.03:270.26:205:12Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:484.710:123.63:250.24:250.46:215:10Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:434.511:103.44:230.55:250.56:225:09First Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:424.35:250.76:290.76:235:08First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:163.412:504.16:330.97:370.76:245:07First Quarter31Thu
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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