35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

74°
H 77°
L 69°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
5:18 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 5:18 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:092.77:233.71:310.412:560.55:508:22New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:492.87:593.72:050.31:370.55:508:22New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:262.98:343.72:360.22:140.55:518:22New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:032.99:083.73:060.22:510.55:518:22New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:413.09:433.63:380.23:290.65:528:22Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:203.010:203.54:130.24:120.75:528:22Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:583.110:583.34:490.24:580.85:538:21Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:373.211:373.25:270.25:470.85:548:21Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:183.36:060.26:380.95:548:21First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:193.01:043.56:480.27:330.85:558:20First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:082.91:583.67:360.28:350.85:558:20First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:072.83:003.88:310.29:380.65:568:20First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:142.74:024.09:300.110:390.45:578:19Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:202.85:034.210:30-0.111:420.15:578:19Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:253.06:034.411:32-0.25:588:18Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:293.27:024.612:44-0.212:36-0.45:598:18Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:303.47:574.61:39-0.51:36-0.65:598:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:253.78:484.62:28-0.72:31-0.66:008:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:193.89:404.43:17-0.83:27-0.56:018:16Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:143.910:314.14:06-0.74:25-0.36:018:15Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:084.011:213.84:55-0.65:260.06:028:15Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:593.95:44-0.46:270.36:038:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:103.412:513.86:32-0.17:290.66:048:13Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:003.11:483.77:210.28:340.96:048:13Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:582.82:523.68:130.59:381.06:058:12Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:072.63:523.69:070.710:351.06:068:11Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:112.64:443.510:000.811:301.06:078:10Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:052.65:333.610:510.96:078:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:572.76:183.612:210.911:43 AM0.96:088:09Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:432.86:593.71:040.812:320.86:098:08New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:253.07:353.81:380.61:150.76:108:07New 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 30% 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 (30% 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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