35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H -°
L 71°
NE
12mph
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 2h 00m 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 - May 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:283.14:563.410:390.411:130.35:096:49Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:133.25:383.711:220.25:086:50Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:573.36:194.012:000.012:030.05:076:50Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:393.37:004.212:45-0.312:44-0.25:066:51Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:223.37:424.31:28-0.41:25-0.35:056:52Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:063.38:284.32:12-0.52:08-0.35:046:53Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:543.29:184.33:01-0.42:57-0.25:036:54Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:473.210:114.13:54-0.33:520.05:026:55Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:413.111:073.94:51-0.14:530.25:016:55Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:403.15:500.05:570.35:006:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:073.712:483.16:520.17:080.44:596:57Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:183.52:063.27:560.18:220.44:586:58Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:323.43:133.48:550.19:300.24:576:59Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:353.44:103.79:480.010:340.14:576:59Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:313.35:023.910:40-0.111:33-0.14:567:00Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:243.35:494.111:28-0.24:557:01Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:123.26:324.112:24-0.212:12-0.24:547:02New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:553.27:114.11:08-0.312:52-0.14:547:03New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:353.17:484.01:47-0.21:290.04:537:03New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:153.18:263.92:24-0.12:070.24:527:04New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:573.09:063.73:030.12:460.44:527:05Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:392.99:473.53:440.33:290.74:517:06Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:222.810:283.34:270.44:160.94:507:06Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:052.711:103.25:110.65:051.04:507:07Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:512.711:563.05:550.75:561.14:497:08First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:442.76:410.76:521.24:497:09First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:482.91:442.87:300.77:521.14:487:09First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:482.92:393.08:170.68:490.94:487:10First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:452.93:263.39:030.59:430.64:477:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:372.94:123.69:480.310:370.34:477:11Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:283.04:593.910:350.111:310.04:477:12Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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