35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H 82°
L 72°
NE
12mph
Low tide
9:07 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 9:07 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:47 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:492.86:060.06:20-0.37:015:30Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:363.112:462.57:100.37:160.07:005:31Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:443.01:562.48:170.48:140.17:005:32Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:493.03:032.39:170.59:090.26:595:33Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:443.03:582.310:130.510:010.26:585:34Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:333.14:482.411:040.410:500.16:575:35Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:173.15:332.611:480.211:360.06:565:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:573.36:132.712:230.06:555:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:333.36:482.812:15-0.212:53-0.26:545:38New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:063.47:223.012:51-0.31:23-0.36:535:39New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:393.47:563.01:25-0.31:53-0.46:525:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:123.38:313.12:01-0.32:27-0.46:515:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:483.39:103.22:40-0.33:03-0.46:505:42Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:263.29:513.23:23-0.23:43-0.46:495:43Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:073.010:353.34:10-0.14:26-0.36:485:44Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:512.911:223.35:000.05:14-0.36:465:45First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:402.85:550.16:06-0.36:455:46First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:183.312:392.76:570.27:06-0.36:445:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:243.31:502.78:040.18:12-0.46:435:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:363.53:032.89:10-0.19:17-0.56:425:49Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:433.64:093.010:14-0.310:21-0.86:415:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:453.85:113.311:16-0.711:24-1.06:395:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:444.06:093.612:11-1.06:385:52Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:374.17:013.812:23-1.31:00-1.26:375:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:254.17:493.91:15-1.31:45-1.26:365:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:123.98:383.92:04-1.32:30-1.16:345:55Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:593.79:263.82:54-1.03:16-0.96:335:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:453.410:143.63:46-0.74:03-0.66:325:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 58% 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 (58% 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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