35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H 83°
L 76°
S
0mph
High tide
8:52 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 3:09 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 8:52 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:343.310:014.23:41-0.63:40-0.45:476:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:263.110:553.94:38-0.24:37-0.15:466:25Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:202.911:533.55:380.25:370.35:446:26Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:222.76:420.56:440.65:436:27Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:043.21:452.67:510.78:000.75:416:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:243.12:592.78:540.89:080.85:406:28Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:263.03:542.99:460.710:070.75:396:29Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:163.04:413.110:320.711:000.65:376:30Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:003.15:223.211:120.511:450.55:366:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:393.15:573.411:460.45:346:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:153.16:303.612:230.312:160.35:336:32New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:483.17:003.712:550.212:460.25:326:33New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:203.17:313.71:260.11:150.25:306:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:533.08:043.71:580.11:470.35:296:35New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:282.98:403.72:320.22:210.45:286:36Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:062.89:193.63:110.33:000.55:266:37Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:462.710:033.63:540.43:440.65:256:37Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:302.710:503.54:420.54:340.65:246:38Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:182.711:413.45:330.65:300.75:236:39First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:152.76:280.66:330.75:216:40First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:423.41:252.97:290.57:420.55:206:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:523.42:353.28:280.38:500.35:196:42Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:583.43:363.69:230.09:550.05:186:42Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:583.54:324.010:16-0.310:58-0.35:166:43Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:563.55:274.311:09-0.511:57-0.75:156:44Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:523.66:194.612:01-0.75:146:45Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:443.67:084.712:51-0.912:49-0.85:136:46Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:343.57:574.61:41-0.91:37-0.75:126:47Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:243.48:484.42:31-0.72:25-0.45:116:47Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:173.29:414.13:24-0.43:18-0.15:096:48Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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