35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
L 75°
SSW
9mph
High tide
9:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 9:47 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:493.55:144.010:501.111:441.06:576:45Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:443.66:044.011:501.06:586:44Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:323.86:484.012:310.912:441.06:596:42Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:134.07:253.91:100.81:280.97:006:41New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:494.27:593.81:420.72:060.97:016:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:224.28:313.72:100.72:390.97:016:38New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:554.29:043.62:380.73:121.07:026:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:284.29:403.53:070.93:481.17:036:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:034.110:183.33:401.14:271.27:046:34Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:414.010:583.14:161.35:111.47:056:33Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:213.911:403.04:581.55:571.57:066:31Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:043.85:431.66:471.67:076:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:252.912:533.76:341.77:421.77:076:29First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:192.91:523.77:321.78:411.67:086:27First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:272.92:583.88:371.69:371.37:096:26First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:363.23:593.99:411.410:281.07:106:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:333.54:534.010:411.111:170.67:116:23Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:253.95:454.211:400.77:126:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:164.36:364.212:050.312:370.37:136:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:064.77:264.212:53-0.11:310.07:146:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:545.08:154.21:38-0.32:22-0.27:146:18Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:425.19:054.02:23-0.43:13-0.27:156:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:325.19:583.83:10-0.24:070.07:166:16Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:264.910:543.64:010.05:070.37:176:15Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:234.711:523.44:580.36:100.67:186:14Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:224.46:000.77:150.87:196:12Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:553.31:274.17:071.08:251.07:206:11Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:143.22:453.88:211.19:291.07:216:10Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:333.33:543.79:351.210:240.97:226:09Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:333.54:493.610:391.211:110.97:236:08Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:233.75:363.611:361.111:530.87:246:07Waning 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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