35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H 78°
L 70°
NE
9mph
Low tide
4:35 am

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 29m at 4:35 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:402.94:012.310:170.79:540.56:325:57Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:313.04:512.511:080.610:460.46:305:58Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:163.15:352.611:500.411:330.26:295:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:573.36:142.812:240.26:286:00Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:323.46:503.012:140.012:540.06:266:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:053.47:233.212:51-0.21:23-0.26:256:02Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:383.47:583.31:28-0.31:53-0.36:246:02Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:123.48:343.42:05-0.32:26-0.36:226:03Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:493.39:143.52:46-0.33:03-0.36:216:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:293.29:573.53:31-0.23:43-0.26:196:05Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:123.010:423.64:210.04:29-0.16:186:06Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:582.911:333.55:130.15:190.06:176:07Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:512.76:110.26:150.16:156:08Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:333.512:562.67:160.37:210.16:146:09Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:463.52:142.78:260.38:310.06:126:09Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:003.63:272.99:330.19:39-0.26:116:10Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:073.74:323.110:36-0.110:45-0.56:096:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:083.95:323.411:34-0.411:48-0.76:086:12Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:034.06:253.712:25-0.76:076:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:524.07:133.912:43-0.91:09-0.86:056:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:373.97:584.01:32-1.01:50-0.86:046:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:213.78:434.02:19-0.82:31-0.76:026:15Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:053.59:273.93:07-0.63:13-0.46:016:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:503.210:113.73:56-0.23:56-0.15:596:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:333.010:543.44:450.14:410.25:586:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:172.711:403.25:350.45:280.65:566:19First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:052.56:270.76:190.85:556:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:333.01:082.47:280.97:171.05:546:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:432.92:242.48:301.08:201.05:526:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:522.93:242.59:250.99:170.95:516:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:473.04:132.710:130.810:100.75:496:23Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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