35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H 78°
L 71°
NE
11mph
High tide
10:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 5:29 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 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 - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:132.810:263.74:180.34:050.66:097:49Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:552.711:103.65:030.44:530.66:087:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:412.711:583.55:520.55:460.76:077:51Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:312.86:420.56:440.76:057:52First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:503.41:302.97:360.57:480.76:047:53First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:513.32:393.18:340.38:570.56:047:54First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:583.33:453.59:300.110:030.36:037:54Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:033.34:433.910:23-0.111:070.06:027:55Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:023.35:384.211:16-0.46:017:56Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:013.46:324.512:10-0.412:10-0.56:007:57Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:583.47:254.71:08-0.61:03-0.65:597:58Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:513.48:154.72:01-0.81:54-0.75:587:59Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:423.49:054.62:51-0.82:43-0.55:577:59Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:343.39:574.33:41-0.63:34-0.35:568:00Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:283.210:514.04:35-0.34:290.05:568:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:233.111:433.75:310.05:290.35:558:02Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:173.06:250.26:300.65:548:03Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:343.41:142.97:180.47:340.95:548:03Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:293.12:222.98:110.68:421.05:538:04Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:322.93:253.09:000.69:451.05:528:05Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:322.74:153.29:440.710:381.05:528:06Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:232.74:563.310:220.611:280.85:518:06Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:092.75:363.511:010.65:508:07Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:542.76:143.612:160.711:41 AM0.65:508:08Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:372.76:523.712:570.512:230.55:498:09Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:182.77:293.81:340.31:040.45:498:09New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:562.88:063.92:080.21:430.45:488:10New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:342.88:443.92:420.12:220.35:488:11New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:122.89:243.93:190.13:020.35:488:11Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:552.810:073.84:010.13:470.45:478:12Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:412.910:533.74:460.24:370.45:478:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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