35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 79°
L 69°
NE
8mph
High tide
11:40 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 6:16 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 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 - Dec 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:374.410:073.43:14-0.34:13-0.26:554:48Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:324.111:063.44:170.05:09-0.26:554:48Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:273.85:220.26:05-0.16:564:48First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:093.412:273.56:320.47:030.06:574:48First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:203.51:353.27:460.58:000.06:584:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:303.62:433.08:560.58:530.06:594:48Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:283.83:412.99:580.49:440.07:004:48Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:203.94:352.910:570.410:340.07:004:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:093.95:262.911:500.311:230.07:014:48Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:543.96:112.912:350.27:024:48Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:343.96:522.912:080.01:120.17:034:48Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:113.97:302.912:470.11:460.17:034:49Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:463.88:082.91:230.12:190.27:044:49Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:223.78:472.81:590.22:540.27:054:49Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:593.59:292.82:370.43:320.37:054:49Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:363.410:102.83:190.54:110.37:064:50Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:143.210:512.84:050.74:500.47:074:50Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:533.111:332.84:530.85:290.47:074:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:342.95:440.96:100.47:084:51Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:202.912:212.76:390.96:560.37:084:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:153.01:192.67:400.87:460.27:094:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:143.32:212.68:400.68:390.07:094:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:103.53:212.69:390.49:32-0.27:104:53Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:043.84:182.710:370.110:28-0.47:104:54Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:594.05:172.911:36-0.311:26-0.77:104:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:544.36:143.012:29-0.67:114:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:474.47:073.212:21-0.91:19-0.87:114:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:384.48:013.31:14-1.12:08-1.07:114:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:294.38:563.42:08-1.02:58-1.07:124:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:224.19:533.43:04-0.93:51-0.97:124:58Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:143.84:06-0.64:44-0.87:124:59Waxing 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 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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