35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

72°
H -°
L 71°
NE
23mph
High tide
6:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 6:16 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:223.33:582.810:000.510:030.46:467:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:323.35:002.911:000.511:080.46:457:25Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:303.35:533.111:540.46:437:26Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:193.36:403.312:080.312:400.36:427:27Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:013.37:193.512:580.11:180.26:417:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:373.37:533.61:380.11:480.16:397:29Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:093.38:253.72:120.02:160.16:387:30Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:413.28:563.72:440.02:430.16:367:30Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:133.19:293.73:160.13:130.26:357:31Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:483.010:043.63:500.23:450.46:347:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:242.910:413.54:280.34:220.66:327:33Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:032.711:213.45:100.55:030.86:317:34Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:432.65:550.75:490.96:307:35Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:043.312:272.56:430.86:391.06:287:35Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:533.21:202.57:370.87:380.96:277:36Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:523.22:272.68:370.88:430.86:267:37Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:013.23:352.89:350.69:480.66:247:38Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:043.44:353.210:290.310:500.26:237:39Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:013.55:303.611:210.011:51-0.26:227:40Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:563.76:234.012:13-0.46:217:40Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:503.87:144.412:49-0.51:02-0.76:197:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:403.88:034.61:43-0.91:49-0.96:187:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:303.78:524.72:33-1.02:35-0.96:177:43New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:203.69:434.63:25-0.93:23-0.76:167:44Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:143.410:374.44:19-0.74:15-0.56:157:45Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:093.311:334.15:18-0.45:13-0.16:137:46Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:063.16:18-0.16:150.26:127:46First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:313.81:082.97:220.27:220.56:117:47First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:373.52:252.98:290.48:370.66:107:48First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:553.33:403.09:320.59:490.76:097:49First Quarter30Mon
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 95% 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 (95% 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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