35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 72°
SSW
9mph
Low tide
1:23 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 1:23 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:24 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:162.73:513.79:100.710:330.95:097:07Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:132.84:423.710:050.711:260.85:107:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:062.95:283.710:590.75:117:05Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:533.06:093.812:100.711:48 AM0.75:117:04New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:333.26:443.812:450.512:290.65:127:03New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:103.37:163.81:140.41:050.65:137:02New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:443.47:493.71:420.41:400.65:147:01New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:193.58:223.62:100.32:160.75:157:00Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:543.58:573.52:410.42:550.85:156:59Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:313.69:333.43:140.43:380.95:166:58Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:083.610:123.23:510.54:241.05:176:57Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:483.710:533.14:300.65:121.15:186:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:313.711:393.05:130.76:041.25:196:54First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:233.86:020.77:031.15:196:53First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:342.91:253.96:580.78:061.05:206:52First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:422.92:324.08:010.69:080.85:216:51Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:533.03:344.29:050.410:080.55:226:50Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:583.34:344.410:080.211:070.25:236:49Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:013.65:324.611:12-0.15:236:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:004.06:264.712:02-0.212:13-0.35:246:46Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:544.37:164.612:51-0.51:08-0.45:256:45Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:454.58:064.51:37-0.62:01-0.45:266:43Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:374.68:564.22:23-0.62:56-0.25:276:42Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:294.69:483.93:11-0.43:550.15:276:41Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:224.510:383.64:02-0.14:550.45:286:40Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:144.311:303.34:540.25:550.85:296:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:104.05:470.67:001.15:306:37Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:283.11:163.86:440.98:081.25:306:35Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:422.92:273.77:471.19:091.35:316:34Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:543.03:263.78:491.210:031.35:326:33Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:513.04:153.79:451.210:521.25:336:31Waning 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 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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