35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 84°
L 76°
SE
1mph
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 4h 53m 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 - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:283.31:013.86:441.07:491.46:347:30Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:173.01:563.77:321.28:511.56:357:28Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:212.93:003.68:251.49:491.56:367:27Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:312.93:593.69:211.510:401.56:367:25Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:292.94:493.710:141.511:281.46:377:24Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:193.15:363.811:051.46:387:22Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:053.26:193.912:131.211:55 AM1.26:397:21Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:473.46:594.012:511.012:421.06:397:20New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:253.67:364.11:260.81:250.86:407:18New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:023.88:124.11:580.62:050.76:417:17New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:384.08:494.12:310.42:450.66:427:15New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:174.29:284.03:060.43:280.66:427:14Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:584.310:113.93:440.44:150.76:437:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:434.310:573.74:260.45:070.86:447:11Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:314.411:463.65:130.56:020.96:457:09Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:224.36:050.77:001.06:467:08First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:393.41:204.37:010.88:051.06:467:06First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:433.32:304.38:050.99:131.06:477:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:003.33:424.39:140.810:180.86:487:03Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:143.54:474.410:210.711:180.66:497:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:183.75:474.511:270.66:497:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:174.06:424.512:160.412:300.46:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:104.37:324.51:070.21:260.26:516:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:584.48:174.41:510.12:150.26:526:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:424.58:594.22:310.13:010.36:526:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:254.59:424.03:100.23:470.56:536:53Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:084.410:263.83:490.44:340.86:546:51Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:504.311:093.54:310.75:231.16:556:50Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:334.111:533.35:141.16:121.36:566:49Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:163.96:001.47:031.56:566:47Third Quarter30Mon
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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