35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H 78°
L 71°
NE
20mph
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 3h 04m 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 - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:064.05:55-0.46:310.26:108:06Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:213.71:024.06:47-0.27:370.46:118:05Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:173.32:063.97:400.18:470.66:128:04Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:243.13:143.98:380.39:540.76:138:03Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:352.94:153.99:350.510:540.86:138:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:372.95:093.910:300.611:520.86:148:01Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:332.95:593.911:250.76:158:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:253.06:453.912:440.712:180.76:167:59Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:103.17:253.91:270.61:050.76:177:58New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:493.28:003.92:010.51:440.76:177:57New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:263.38:343.92:310.52:200.76:187:56New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:013.49:073.83:000.42:550.76:197:55New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:373.49:413.73:300.53:320.86:207:54Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:143.510:173.64:030.54:130.96:207:53Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:513.510:553.44:390.64:571.16:217:51Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:293.511:333.35:160.75:441.16:227:50Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:093.65:550.86:321.26:237:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:143.112:533.76:370.87:251.26:247:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:023.01:463.87:260.98:251.26:247:46First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:002.92:483.98:210.89:271.06:257:45First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:073.03:514.19:220.710:270.86:267:44Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:133.14:514.310:230.511:270.56:277:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:163.35:504.511:250.36:287:41Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:173.66:484.712:260.212:270.06:287:40Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:153.97:424.81:20-0.21:26-0.36:297:39Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:094.28:324.82:08-0.42:20-0.46:307:37Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:014.49:234.62:55-0.53:14-0.36:317:36Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:544.510:154.43:43-0.54:11-0.16:317:35Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:474.511:074.14:33-0.35:110.16:327:33Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:404.411:593.75:240.06:130.56:337:32Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:344.36:160.37:160.86:347:30Third Quarter31Tue
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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