35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 73°
E
4mph
Low tide
8:47 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 8:47 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:23 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Mar 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:193.47:343.21:09-0.21:30-0.26:315:57New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:503.38:063.21:42-0.22:00-0.26:295:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:233.38:403.32:15-0.22:32-0.26:285:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:583.29:173.32:52-0.13:07-0.16:276:00Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:353.09:563.33:330.13:460.06:256:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:142.910:373.34:180.24:280.16:246:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:562.811:233.35:060.35:150.16:236:03First Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:442.75:580.46:070.16:216:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:173.312:422.76:580.47:070.16:206:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:223.31:522.78:020.38:120.06:186:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:323.43:022.99:060.19:16-0.36:176:06Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:373.65:063.211:07-0.211:20-0.67:167:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:393.86:063.612:06-0.67:147:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:374.07:033.912:22-0.91:01-0.97:137:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:304.17:554.11:20-1.21:50-1.17:117:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:204.18:454.32:13-1.42:37-1.27:107:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:094.09:354.33:04-1.33:24-1.17:087:11Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:593.810:264.23:56-1.14:13-0.97:077:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:503.511:184.04:51-0.85:04-0.67:067:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:403.35:48-0.45:58-0.27:047:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:093.712:313.06:440.06:530.17:037:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:043.41:292.87:450.47:540.47:017:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:103.22:442.68:510.69:020.67:007:16Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:243.03:552.79:530.710:050.76:587:17Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:243.04:502.810:460.711:000.66:577:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:153.15:372.911:340.611:510.56:567:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:003.16:203.112:160.56:547:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:413.26:573.212:360.312:530.36:537:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:173.37:313.41:140.21:240.16:517:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:513.38:043.51:480.01:550.06:507:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:233.38:363.62:20-0.12:260.06:487:23New Moon31Fri
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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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