35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 78°
L 70°
NE
10mph
Low tide
5:29 pm

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 4h 37m at 5:29 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:10 pm (3.3 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 - Feb 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:093.56:282.712:40-0.27:025:29Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:483.67:082.912:28-0.51:15-0.57:015:30Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:273.77:493.21:11-0.71:50-0.77:005:31Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:063.78:333.31:55-0.82:28-0.86:595:32Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:483.59:193.52:42-0.73:10-0.96:585:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:333.310:073.63:33-0.63:55-0.86:575:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:203.110:573.64:29-0.44:43-0.76:565:35Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:092.911:523.55:26-0.25:34-0.66:555:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:052.66:290.06:32-0.46:555:37Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:573.41:142.47:400.17:38-0.36:545:38Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:153.42:352.48:530.28:47-0.36:535:39Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:273.53:482.510:010.19:55-0.36:515:40Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:313.64:532.711:06-0.111:01-0.56:505:41Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:293.65:502.912:01-0.36:495:42Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:193.76:383.112:00-0.612:45-0.56:485:43New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:023.77:213.312:49-0.71:23-0.66:475:44New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:403.68:013.31:32-0.71:58-0.76:465:45New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:173.48:393.42:12-0.52:31-0.66:455:46Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:533.29:173.32:52-0.33:05-0.46:445:47Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:303.09:553.23:33-0.13:41-0.26:425:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:072.810:323.14:160.24:180.06:415:49Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:452.611:113.04:590.44:570.36:405:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:252.411:562.95:450.65:400.56:395:51First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:122.26:370.86:290.66:385:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:512.81:132.17:380.97:270.66:365:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:012.82:262.18:410.98:280.66:355:54First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:062.93:272.39:390.79:250.46:345:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:013.14:212.510:310.510:210.16:325:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
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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