35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
WSW
2mph
Low tide
3:55 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 3:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:16 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1892

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:332.71:263.46:541.08:031.35:107:06First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:332.52:223.47:431.08:581.35:107:05First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:362.53:153.68:351.09:511.15:117:04Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:332.64:053.79:271.010:440.95:127:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:272.74:553.910:200.811:350.75:137:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:192.95:444.111:140.65:147:01Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:083.16:294.212:200.412:060.45:147:00Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:533.37:134.31:010.112:550.25:156:59Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:383.67:564.31:40-0.11:420.15:166:58Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:253.88:424.22:21-0.22:320.15:176:57Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:144.09:294.03:05-0.33:260.25:186:56Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:044.110:183.83:52-0.24:250.35:186:55Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:554.211:093.54:40-0.15:250.55:196:54Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun11:494.25:300.06:280.65:206:52Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:043.312:504.26:250.27:380.85:216:51Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:103.02:014.17:250.48:470.85:226:50Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:273.03:104.18:290.59:530.85:226:49Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:373.04:124.19:330.610:560.75:236:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:403.15:104.210:370.511:520.65:246:46Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:373.36:024.211:380.55:256:45New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:273.56:464.212:380.412:300.45:256:44New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:103.67:244.11:160.31:140.55:266:43New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:503.78:014.01:500.31:540.65:276:41New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:293.88:363.82:230.42:330.75:286:40Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:083.89:123.62:550.53:140.95:296:39Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:463.89:503.43:290.73:571.15:296:37Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:233.710:273.24:050.94:421.35:306:36Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:013.711:073.04:421.15:281.55:316:35First Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:413.611:502.85:221.26:181.65:326:33First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:303.66:061.47:141.65:336:32First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:442.71:293.66:581.58:141.65:336:30First Quarter31Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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