35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
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 6h 12m 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 - Feb 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:033.15:202.411:460.311:140.17:025:29Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:463.26:032.512:250.17:015:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:243.36:412.612:570.07:015:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:583.47:162.712:36-0.21:26-0.27:005:32Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:313.47:512.81:11-0.31:55-0.26:595:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:043.48:262.81:47-0.32:27-0.36:585:34Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:383.39:042.92:24-0.23:00-0.36:575:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:143.29:433.03:05-0.13:37-0.36:565:37Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:523.110:243.03:500.04:16-0.26:555:38Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:332.911:083.14:390.14:59-0.26:545:39Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:172.811:573.25:320.25:45-0.26:535:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:092.66:300.26:38-0.26:525:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:573.31:132.57:350.27:39-0.26:515:42Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:063.42:262.58:430.18:43-0.46:505:43Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:153.63:352.69:48-0.19:47-0.66:495:44Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:193.84:412.810:53-0.410:52-0.86:485:45Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:214.05:433.111:53-0.711:54-1.16:475:46Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:174.26:393.412:46-1.06:455:47New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:084.27:303.612:50-1.31:32-1.26:445:48New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:574.18:203.71:42-1.32:18-1.26:435:49New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:443.99:103.72:33-1.13:03-1.06:425:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:323.69:593.63:27-0.83:50-0.86:415:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:183.310:473.54:22-0.54:37-0.56:395:51Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:033.011:353.35:17-0.15:23-0.26:385:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:502.76:130.36:100.16:375:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:283.112:462.47:160.57:040.46:365:54First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:342.91:582.38:220.78:020.56:345:55First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:432.93:062.39:220.79:000.66:335:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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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