35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 85°
L 76°
SSE
11mph
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 1h 16m 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 - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:133.29:183.73:130.43:030.76:108:06New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:503.29:533.63:440.43:420.86:118:05Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:283.310:303.54:190.44:240.96:128:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:063.311:073.44:550.55:101.06:138:03Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:443.411:463.25:330.65:581.16:148:02Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:243.56:120.66:481.16:148:01First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:293.11:103.66:550.67:431.16:158:00First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:183.02:063.77:440.68:441.06:167:59First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:192.93:083.98:400.69:450.96:177:58First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:262.94:104.19:390.510:460.66:187:57Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:313.05:094.310:400.311:470.36:187:56Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:343.36:094.511:420.16:197:54Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:363.57:064.712:460.012:44-0.26:207:53Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:333.88:004.81:39-0.31:42-0.46:217:52Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:274.08:514.72:28-0.52:37-0.56:227:51Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:204.29:424.53:16-0.63:32-0.46:227:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:144.310:344.34:05-0.54:30-0.16:237:48Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:084.311:263.94:55-0.35:320.26:247:47Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:014.25:46-0.16:330.56:257:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:173.612:554.16:370.27:370.86:257:45Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:113.31:564.07:290.68:451.06:267:43Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:173.03:043.88:270.89:501.16:277:42Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:302.94:063.89:261.010:471.26:287:41Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:322.94:593.810:221.111:421.16:297:39Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:253.05:483.811:151.16:297:38Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:143.16:313.812:301.112:071.16:307:37Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:573.37:103.91:110.912:521.06:317:35New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:353.47:453.91:430.81:310.96:327:34New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:103.58:173.92:110.72:070.86:327:33New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:433.68:503.92:390.62:420.86:337:31New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:173.79:233.83:080.63:190.96:347:30Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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