35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 70°
NE
9mph
High tide
11:10 pm

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 (tomorrow) : 5:18 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 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 - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:403.810:503.64:28-0.14:550.46:108:07Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:253.811:323.35:100.15:480.76:118:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:083.75:510.36:391.06:128:05Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:133.112:513.66:310.67:321.26:128:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:562.81:403.57:130.88:301.46:138:03Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:492.62:383.48:011.09:301.46:148:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:562.53:393.48:541.110:241.46:158:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:012.54:323.59:481.211:161.36:158:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:562.65:213.610:401.16:167:59Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:472.86:073.812:061.111:32 AM1.06:177:58Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:353.06:503.912:490.812:240.86:187:56New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:173.27:304.01:250.61:110.66:197:55New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:563.48:074.01:580.31:550.46:197:54New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:353.68:444.02:320.22:370.36:207:53New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:153.89:243.93:060.03:220.36:217:52Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:584.010:073.83:440.04:100.46:227:51Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:444.110:533.64:260.05:030.56:237:49Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:314.211:413.45:120.15:590.66:237:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:224.26:020.26:580.86:247:47First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:333.21:194.26:560.48:040.96:257:46First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:343.02:294.17:570.59:140.96:267:44First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:503.03:424.19:050.610:210.86:267:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:073.14:494.210:130.511:250.76:277:42Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:153.35:494.311:200.46:287:40Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:173.56:444.312:240.512:250.36:297:39Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:113.87:324.31:140.21:220.26:307:38Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:594.08:154.21:570.12:110.26:307:36Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:424.18:564.12:350.02:550.36:317:35Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:234.29:353.93:110.13:390.56:327:34Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:044.110:153.63:470.34:240.86:337:32Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:454.010:563.44:240.55:111.06:337:31Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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