35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H 74°
L 67°
NE
25mph
Low tide
12:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 12:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:31 pm (4.0 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 - Dec 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:594.88:253.41:34-0.82:36-0.66:554:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:534.69:223.32:26-0.63:33-0.46:554:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:494.310:223.23:24-0.34:33-0.26:564:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:454.011:213.14:260.05:320.06:574:48Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:413.75:310.46:310.26:584:48Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:263.112:433.36:400.67:290.36:594:48Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:403.11:513.17:530.88:230.37:004:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:453.22:522.98:590.89:090.47:004:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:363.43:432.89:560.89:510.47:014:48Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:203.54:282.710:490.710:310.37:024:48Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:013.65:122.711:370.611:100.37:034:48Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:403.75:532.712:170.47:034:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:163.76:312.712:510.37:044:49New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:513.87:072.712:250.21:220.27:054:49New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:253.87:432.71:000.21:550.27:054:49New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:013.78:202.71:350.22:300.27:064:50New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:383.69:002.62:120.33:090.27:074:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:183.69:432.62:530.43:510.27:074:51Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:593.510:282.73:390.54:350.27:084:51Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:413.411:142.74:310.65:200.27:084:52Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:273.25:250.66:060.17:094:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:062.912:183.16:250.66:56-0.17:094:53First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:063.11:193.07:310.57:50-0.27:104:53First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:103.42:242.98:370.38:44-0.47:104:54Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:103.73:262.99:400.09:39-0.67:104:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:074.04:273.010:43-0.310:35-0.87:114:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:054.35:273.011:45-0.611:33-1.07:114:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:014.46:253.112:41-0.87:114:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:554.57:193.212:29-1.11:32-0.97:124:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:474.48:123.21:22-1.12:22-0.97:124:58Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:394.29:083.12:14-1.03:15-0.87:124:59Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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