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 15m 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:143.67:384.41:17-0.61:24-0.66:087:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:033.68:234.42:06-0.72:09-0.66:077:50Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:483.59:074.32:52-0.72:52-0.46:067:51Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:343.49:524.13:37-0.53:35-0.26:057:52Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:203.310:373.94:23-0.24:210.26:047:53Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:063.111:213.65:110.05:100.56:037:54Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:523.05:570.36:000.86:027:55Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:053.412:382.96:440.56:521.06:017:56Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:513.11:312.87:320.77:481.16:007:56Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:443.02:352.88:220.88:481.15:597:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:472.93:352.99:120.89:451.15:597:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:462.94:233.19:570.710:370.95:587:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:372.95:063.310:410.611:260.75:578:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:232.95:483.511:250.45:568:00Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:093.06:303.712:150.412:090.25:558:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:533.17:113.91:000.112:530.05:558:02New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:363.27:514.11:42-0.11:35-0.15:548:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:173.28:334.22:22-0.32:17-0.25:538:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:013.39:174.23:05-0.43:01-0.25:538:04New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:483.310:054.23:50-0.43:49-0.25:528:05Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:393.310:564.14:41-0.34:42-0.15:518:06Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:323.311:483.95:34-0.35:410.15:518:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:273.36:29-0.26:420.25:508:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:433.71:283.47:26-0.27:480.35:508:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:463.52:383.58:25-0.18:580.25:498:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:573.33:463.79:25-0.210:060.15:498:10Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:043.34:453.910:21-0.211:100.05:488:10Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:053.25:404.111:15-0.35:488:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:033.26:324.212:11-0.212:09-0.35:478:12Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:573.37:204.21:07-0.31:00-0.35:478:12Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:453.38:044.21:55-0.41:46-0.35:478:13Full Moon31Tue
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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