35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
NE
2mph
High tide
1:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 45m at 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 - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:373.67:034.612:42-0.612:46-0.86:097:49New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:323.77:554.71:37-0.91:38-0.96:087:50New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:243.78:464.72:29-1.02:28-0.96:077:51New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:173.79:394.63:20-1.03:20-0.86:067:52Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:123.610:344.44:14-0.84:15-0.56:057:53Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:083.511:294.05:12-0.55:15-0.26:047:53Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:053.36:10-0.26:170.26:037:54Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:243.71:043.27:080.07:230.46:027:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:233.42:133.28:070.28:330.66:017:56First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:323.13:223.29:050.49:410.76:007:57First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:393.04:183.39:560.510:390.75:597:58Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:332.95:053.410:410.511:320.65:587:58Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:212.85:473.611:230.55:577:59Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:062.86:273.712:210.512:040.55:578:00Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:472.97:043.71:030.412:430.45:568:01Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:252.97:393.81:370.21:190.45:558:02Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:012.98:133.82:090.11:540.35:548:02Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:363.08:483.82:410.12:290.35:548:03Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:122.99:243.83:140.13:050.45:538:04Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:502.910:033.73:520.13:450.55:528:05Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:312.910:443.64:330.24:290.65:528:06Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:142.911:273.55:170.25:190.75:518:06Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:593.06:020.26:120.75:518:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:133.412:493.16:490.27:100.75:508:08Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:043.31:463.37:400.18:130.65:498:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:033.22:503.58:350.09:180.45:498:09Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:093.23:523.89:31-0.210:210.15:498:10Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:133.24:504.110:26-0.411:24-0.25:488:11Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:143.35:474.411:23-0.55:488:11Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:153.46:444.612:26-0.512:21-0.75:478:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:143.57:394.71:24-0.81:18-0.85:478:13New Moon31Sat
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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