35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H 83°
L 76°
SSE
6mph
Low tide
3:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 3:09 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:06 pm (4.0 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 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:163.96:413.712:01-0.412:37-0.46:467:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:093.97:324.01:01-0.71:26-0.76:457:25New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:573.98:174.21:54-0.82:09-0.76:447:26New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:413.89:014.22:41-0.82:49-0.76:427:27New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:253.69:454.13:27-0.73:30-0.56:417:28Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:103.410:293.94:14-0.44:12-0.26:397:29Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:543.111:133.75:03-0.14:570.26:387:29Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:382.911:563.45:510.35:440.56:377:30Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:232.76:400.66:320.86:357:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:423.21:142.67:330.87:261.06:347:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:373.02:212.58:331.08:271.16:337:33First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:482.93:342.69:311.09:301.16:317:34First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:542.94:292.710:220.910:251.06:307:34Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:463.05:152.911:060.811:170.76:297:35Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:323.15:583.111:480.66:277:36Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:153.26:383.412:060.512:270.46:267:37Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:553.37:153.712:520.21:040.16:257:38Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:333.37:523.91:330.01:400.06:237:39Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:113.38:294.02:13-0.22:16-0.26:227:39Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:493.39:094.12:53-0.32:53-0.26:217:40Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:313.29:534.13:36-0.33:35-0.16:207:41Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:183.210:424.14:24-0.24:220.06:187:42Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:073.111:334.05:17-0.15:160.16:177:43Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:003.06:130.16:150.36:167:44Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:283.812:593.07:120.27:190.46:157:45Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:313.62:113.08:170.38:310.46:147:45Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:463.53:293.19:220.29:430.36:137:46Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:583.54:353.410:210.110:510.16:117:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:003.55:323.711:17-0.111:55-0.16:107:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:573.56:254.012:09-0.36:097:49Waning Crescent30Thu
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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