35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H -°
L 71°
NE
23mph
High tide
5:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 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 - May 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:383.76:084.111:54-0.56:097:49Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:353.77:014.412:37-0.612:46-0.76:087:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:283.77:514.61:33-0.81:35-0.86:077:51New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:183.78:394.62:24-0.92:22-0.86:067:52New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:083.59:284.53:13-0.83:08-0.66:057:53New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:583.410:184.34:04-0.63:57-0.36:047:53Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:513.211:094.04:59-0.34:500.16:037:54Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:433.011:593.65:540.05:470.46:027:55Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:362.96:490.36:450.76:017:56First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:523.31:362.87:460.67:480.96:007:57First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:533.12:482.88:440.78:571.05:597:58First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:022.93:502.99:360.89:571.05:587:58First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:012.94:383.110:190.710:500.95:577:59Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:492.95:203.210:580.711:390.85:578:00Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:332.96:003.411:370.65:568:01Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:152.96:373.612:250.612:150.55:558:02Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:552.97:133.81:050.412:520.35:548:02Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:332.97:483.91:420.21:280.35:548:03Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:092.98:233.92:170.02:040.25:538:04Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:462.99:014.02:530.02:410.25:528:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:252.99:423.93:320.03:210.35:528:06Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:092.910:273.94:160.04:060.45:518:06Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:562.911:153.85:040.14:580.45:518:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:462.95:550.15:550.55:508:08Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:053.712:393.06:470.16:560.55:498:09Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:003.51:413.17:420.18:030.55:498:09Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:033.42:513.38:400.09:120.45:498:10Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:123.33:563.69:36-0.210:190.15:488:11Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:163.34:544.010:30-0.311:23-0.15:488:11Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:153.35:494.211:24-0.45:478:12Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:143.36:434.412:25-0.412:18-0.55:478:13Waning Crescent31Tue
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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