35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
8mph
High tide
9:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 3:54 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 9:34 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1894

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:373.04:063.39:480.510:250.55:096:49Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:253.14:513.610:320.311:180.25:086:50Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:133.15:354.011:170.05:076:50Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:003.26:204.212:08-0.112:02-0.25:066:51New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:453.37:044.412:54-0.412:46-0.45:056:52New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:313.37:514.51:39-0.51:31-0.45:046:53New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:193.28:414.42:27-0.52:18-0.45:036:54Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:123.29:354.33:20-0.43:12-0.25:026:55Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:083.110:314.14:17-0.24:120.05:016:55Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:063.111:303.85:170.05:160.25:006:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:103.16:180.16:250.44:596:57First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:353.51:253.17:210.27:400.44:586:58First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:493.32:383.38:210.28:520.44:576:59First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:573.23:363.69:150.19:560.34:577:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:543.14:283.810:040.110:570.24:567:00Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:473.15:153.910:510.111:510.14:557:01Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:363.05:584.011:360.14:547:02Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:203.06:374.012:360.012:170.14:547:03Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:002.97:144.01:140.012:540.24:537:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:372.97:503.91:490.01:300.34:527:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:152.98:273.72:240.12:060.54:527:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:552.89:073.63:010.32:450.64:517:06Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:372.79:483.43:410.43:280.84:507:07Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:202.710:303.34:240.64:151.04:507:07Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:022.611:123.25:080.65:051.14:497:08Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:472.711:573.05:510.75:571.24:497:09Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:392.76:370.76:541.24:487:09Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:482.91:372.97:230.67:551.04:487:10Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:472.82:333.28:110.58:540.84:477:11Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:452.83:223.58:570.39:500.54:477:11Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:392.94:113.99:450.110:470.24:477:12Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7% 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 (7% 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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