35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
NE
2mph
Low tide
8:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 6m at 8:04 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:32 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:113.76:354.012:04-0.412:26-0.56:477:24Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:033.87:264.31:00-0.71:16-0.86:467:25New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:533.98:154.51:52-1.02:03-1.06:457:25New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:423.89:044.62:42-1.12:49-1.16:437:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:323.79:564.53:33-1.03:39-0.96:427:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:253.610:514.34:28-0.84:33-0.76:407:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:203.411:474.05:27-0.55:31-0.36:397:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:173.26:27-0.26:330.06:387:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:453.71:203.17:310.17:400.36:367:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:543.42:383.08:380.38:540.46:357:31First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:123.33:503.19:420.410:030.56:337:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:183.24:483.210:370.411:040.46:327:33Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:123.15:383.411:270.46:317:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:003.16:223.512:000.412:120.36:297:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:433.17:013.612:480.212:510.26:287:36Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:203.17:353.71:280.11:240.26:277:36Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:543.28:083.82:000.11:540.26:257:37Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:273.18:403.82:310.02:250.26:247:38Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:003.19:143.73:020.02:570.36:237:39Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:353.09:503.73:360.13:320.46:227:40Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:132.910:283.64:140.34:100.66:207:41Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:522.911:093.54:560.44:540.76:197:41Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:342.811:523.45:410.55:420.86:187:42Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:182.86:270.66:330.86:177:43Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:393.31:102.97:170.67:310.86:167:44Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:343.22:113.08:120.58:350.76:147:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:383.23:173.39:090.39:400.46:137:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:433.34:173.610:030.010:420.16:127:47Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:423.45:144.010:57-0.211:43-0.36:117:47Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:403.56:094.311:52-0.56:107:48Waning Crescent30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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