35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H -°
L 68°
ENE
4mph
High tide
11:52 pm

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 (tomorrow) : 6:02 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 11:52 pm (3.1 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 - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:583.01:442.77:450.87:561.26:087:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:532.92:492.88:350.98:571.26:077:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:572.83:463.09:230.89:541.16:067:51First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:552.84:323.210:060.710:460.96:057:52Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:442.85:153.410:480.611:360.66:047:53Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:302.95:573.611:310.46:037:54Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:162.96:393.912:250.312:160.36:027:55Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:003.07:204.11:100.112:590.16:017:55Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:423.18:024.21:52-0.21:42-0.16:007:56Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:253.18:454.32:33-0.32:25-0.26:007:57Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:093.29:314.23:16-0.33:10-0.25:597:58Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:583.210:214.14:04-0.34:01-0.15:587:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:513.211:134.04:56-0.24:570.15:578:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:453.25:50-0.25:590.25:568:00Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:073.812:433.36:45-0.17:030.35:558:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:043.61:483.47:42-0.18:130.45:558:02Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:093.43:003.58:40-0.19:240.35:548:03Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:203.24:043.89:37-0.110:310.25:538:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:233.15:004.010:31-0.211:340.05:538:04Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:223.15:534.111:24-0.25:528:05Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:183.16:444.212:33-0.112:17-0.25:518:06Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:103.17:304.21:25-0.21:07-0.25:518:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:563.18:124.12:10-0.31:52-0.15:508:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:393.18:534.02:50-0.22:330.05:508:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:223.19:343.83:30-0.13:140.25:498:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:063.010:153.64:100.13:570.45:498:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:503.010:563.44:520.24:430.75:488:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:332.911:363.35:340.45:320.95:488:11Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:162.96:150.56:211.05:478:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:173.11:012.96:550.67:121.15:478:12First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:002.91:532.97:380.68:091.15:478:13First Quarter31Thu
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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