35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 84°
L 74°
NNE
2mph
High tide
4:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 10:48 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 40m at 4:19 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:023.611:164.04:57-0.65:11-0.25:508:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:563.75:50-0.66:120.05:508:22Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:083.712:533.76:43-0.57:160.15:518:22First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:043.51:563.87:38-0.48:240.35:518:22First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:083.23:043.88:36-0.29:330.35:528:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:193.04:073.99:34-0.110:370.35:528:22Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:253.05:044.010:31-0.111:390.25:538:22Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:253.05:584.011:270.05:538:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:233.06:484.112:370.112:230.05:548:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:143.17:334.01:260.01:140.05:548:21Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:583.28:144.02:08-0.11:580.15:558:20Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:393.28:523.92:45-0.12:380.25:568:20Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:193.29:293.83:190.03:160.35:568:19Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:003.210:073.63:550.03:570.55:578:19Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:403.210:453.54:320.24:400.75:588:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:193.211:243.35:100.35:260.95:588:18Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:583.25:490.46:121.05:598:18Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:033.112:393.26:280.57:001.16:008:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:442.91:243.27:100.67:531.16:008:16Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:322.82:173.37:560.68:501.16:018:16Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:302.73:143.58:470.69:460.96:028:15Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:312.74:083.79:400.510:410.76:038:14Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:282.85:003.910:330.311:360.46:038:14Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:243.05:534.111:280.16:048:13Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:213.26:464.312:310.112:25-0.16:058:12New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:153.57:374.51:22-0.21:20-0.46:068:12New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:063.78:264.52:09-0.52:12-0.56:068:11New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:573.99:164.52:55-0.73:04-0.56:078:10New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:504.010:074.33:44-0.73:59-0.46:088:09Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:454.111:004.14:35-0.74:58-0.26:098:08Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:394.111:533.85:28-0.56:000.06:098:07Waxing Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8652226)

Common Questions About Nags Head, NC Tides

Collapse All
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 75% 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 Waxing Gibbous (75% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA