35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H 78°
L 71°
NE
17mph
Low tide
11:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 11:32 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:49 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:493.210:124.33:55-0.53:50-0.25:478:13Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:433.211:054.14:48-0.44:47-0.15:468:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:383.211:593.95:43-0.35:490.15:468:15Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:363.26:39-0.26:530.25:468:15Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:563.71:403.37:36-0.28:020.35:468:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:003.42:523.58:35-0.29:140.35:458:16Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:113.33:583.79:32-0.210:210.25:458:17Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:153.24:543.910:25-0.211:250.15:458:17Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:133.15:464.011:16-0.25:458:18Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:093.16:364.112:250.012:08-0.25:458:18Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:003.07:214.11:17-0.212:57-0.15:458:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:473.08:034.12:02-0.21:41-0.15:458:19New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:293.08:424.02:42-0.22:220.05:458:20New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:113.09:213.83:20-0.13:010.25:458:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:533.010:013.73:580.03:420.45:458:20Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:372.910:413.54:390.24:260.65:458:21Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:192.911:223.35:200.35:130.85:458:21Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:012.86:010.46:021.05:458:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:023.212:442.86:410.56:511.15:468:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:443.01:322.97:230.67:451.15:468:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:312.82:263.08:070.68:421.15:468:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:272.73:203.28:540.59:390.95:468:22First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:252.74:093.49:400.410:330.75:478:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:202.74:573.710:280.311:270.45:478:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:132.85:464.011:180.15:478:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:072.96:364.212:220.112:10-0.15:488:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:003.07:264.41:14-0.21:03-0.35:488:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:523.28:154.52:02-0.51:54-0.45:488:23Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:423.39:064.52:49-0.62:45-0.55:498:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:353.49:584.43:39-0.73:38-0.45:498:23Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 maximum.

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 (90% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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