35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 80°
L 70°
NE
11mph
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 2h 24m 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 - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:113.57:374.71:19-0.71:18-0.76:097:49Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:033.58:274.72:11-0.92:07-0.76:087:50Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:543.59:194.73:01-0.92:57-0.76:077:51Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:483.410:144.53:54-0.73:50-0.56:067:52Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:453.311:114.24:51-0.54:50-0.26:057:52Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:433.25:51-0.25:540.16:047:53Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:083.912:433.16:510.07:020.46:037:54Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:093.61:533.17:520.28:150.66:027:55Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:183.33:083.28:520.39:280.66:017:56Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:283.14:093.39:460.410:310.66:007:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:253.04:593.510:320.411:280.65:597:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:152.95:433.611:150.45:587:58Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:012.86:233.712:200.511:56 AM0.45:577:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:442.87:003.81:050.412:350.45:578:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:232.97:343.81:410.31:120.45:568:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:592.98:083.82:130.21:470.45:558:02New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:342.98:423.82:430.22:220.45:548:02New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:102.89:183.73:160.22:570.55:548:03New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:482.89:563.63:510.33:350.65:538:04Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:292.710:373.54:320.44:180.75:528:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:112.711:183.45:140.55:060.85:528:05Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:542.85:580.55:580.95:518:06Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:023.312:412.96:430.56:530.95:518:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:493.21:343.07:300.47:530.85:508:08First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:443.12:353.38:210.28:580.65:498:08First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:473.03:363.69:140.110:010.45:498:09Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:503.04:324.010:06-0.111:020.05:498:10Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:503.15:274.311:00-0.35:488:11Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:503.16:234.512:04-0.311:56 AM-0.55:488:11Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:493.27:184.71:03-0.612:54-0.65:478:12Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:463.38:124.71:57-0.81:48-0.75:478:13Full Moon31Mon
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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