35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H -°
L 72°
NE
12mph
Low tide
4:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 4:35 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:58 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:364.56:564.512:280.112:540.16:586:45New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:274.87:464.41:16-0.11:49-0.16:586:43New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:165.08:354.32:01-0.32:40-0.16:596:42New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:045.19:244.12:45-0.23:310.07:006:41Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:545.010:153.83:300.04:260.37:016:39Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:464.811:083.54:200.35:240.67:026:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:394.55:140.76:231.07:036:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:013.312:344.26:121.17:261.37:036:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:003.11:373.97:151.48:331.57:046:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:163.12:513.78:261.69:351.57:056:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:353.13:553.69:351.610:251.57:066:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:323.34:453.610:331.611:081.37:076:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:183.45:273.611:241.511:461.27:086:28Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:583.66:073.612:121.47:086:27Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:353.86:443.612:201.112:531.27:096:26Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:084.07:193.612:520.91:291.17:106:24Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:404.27:533.61:220.82:030.97:116:23Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:124.38:273.51:530.82:360.97:126:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:454.39:023.42:250.83:120.97:136:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:214.39:403.32:590.83:511.07:146:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:014.210:233.23:370.94:361.17:156:18Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:464.211:103.14:211.15:261.27:166:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:344.15:121.26:201.37:176:16Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:013.112:274.06:101.27:181.27:176:14Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:593.11:273.97:131.28:201.17:186:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:103.22:363.98:231.29:190.87:196:12Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:253.53:443.99:341.010:140.57:206:11Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:273.94:434.010:390.711:060.27:216:10Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:234.35:404.011:420.411:570.07:226:09Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:164.76:344.012:430.17:236:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:074.97:263.912:47-0.21:37-0.17:246:07New Moon31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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