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 58m 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 - Nov 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:373.42:064.07:490.98:410.66:255:06First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:523.63:133.99:000.99:360.56:265:05Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:523.84:093.810:050.710:270.46:275:04Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:454.05:013.811:050.611:150.36:285:03Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:334.25:483.711:590.511:570.26:295:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:154.36:303.712:440.46:305:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:534.47:083.612:350.21:220.46:315:01Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:284.37:453.51:090.31:580.56:325:00Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:034.28:233.31:430.42:340.66:334:59Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:404.19:033.22:170.63:120.76:344:58Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:183.99:463.12:550.93:550.96:354:57Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:593.810:292.93:381.14:401.06:364:57Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:413.611:142.84:251.35:261.16:374:56Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:253.55:151.46:141.26:384:55Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:042.812:143.46:081.57:051.16:394:55Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:032.91:113.37:071.57:561.06:404:54Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:073.02:123.38:081.38:440.86:414:53Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:013.33:073.49:061.19:290.56:424:53Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:493.63:583.410:010.710:150.26:434:52Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:364.04:483.510:560.411:03-0.16:444:52Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:234.35:393.611:500.011:51-0.36:454:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:114.66:293.612:40-0.36:464:51New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:594.87:183.612:38-0.51:29-0.56:474:50New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:474.88:093.61:25-0.62:19-0.56:484:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:394.89:043.52:15-0.53:13-0.46:494:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:344.610:023.43:09-0.34:11-0.26:504:49Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:304.311:023.34:100.05:12-0.16:514:49Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:284.05:150.26:130.16:524:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:073.212:323.76:240.57:150.16:534:49First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:233.31:443.57:400.68:160.26:534:48First Quarter30Sat
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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