35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 74°
NE
4mph
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 2h 11m 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 - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:023.810:113.83:54-0.24:090.36:108:07Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:473.710:523.54:340.04:580.66:118:06Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:293.711:323.35:150.25:460.86:128:05Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:103.65:550.56:331.16:128:04First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:123.112:533.56:350.77:231.26:138:03First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:552.91:423.47:180.98:181.36:148:02First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:472.72:403.48:071.09:151.46:158:01First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:512.63:383.59:001.110:091.36:168:00Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:542.74:303.69:531.010:591.16:167:59Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:492.85:183.710:450.911:490.96:177:58Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:403.06:053.911:370.86:187:56Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:283.26:504.012:350.612:290.66:197:55Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:133.47:324.11:160.31:180.36:197:54Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:563.78:134.21:550.12:030.26:207:53Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:393.98:554.22:33-0.12:490.16:217:52Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:234.19:394.13:14-0.33:370.16:227:51Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:114.210:273.93:57-0.34:290.26:237:49Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:004.311:163.74:45-0.25:260.46:237:48Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:524.35:36-0.16:250.56:247:47Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:083.512:474.26:290.17:270.76:257:46Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:053.31:504.27:270.38:360.86:267:44Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:143.23:034.18:320.49:450.86:277:43Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:323.24:134.19:390.510:480.76:277:42Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:413.35:144.210:430.511:480.56:287:40Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:423.56:104.211:470.46:297:39Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:393.77:004.212:430.412:460.36:307:38New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:273.97:444.21:290.21:370.36:307:36New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:114.08:244.12:080.12:210.36:317:35New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:514.19:014.02:430.23:010.56:327:34New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:304.19:393.83:170.33:410.66:337:32Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:094.010:173.63:520.54:230.96:337:31Waxing 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 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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