35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

73°
H 74°
L 67°
NNE
25mph
High tide
6:31 pm

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 (tomorrow) : 12:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 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 - Feb 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:353.111:103.14:40-0.15:02-0.37:015:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:162.711:563.05:320.25:44-0.17:005:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:592.46:260.56:270.26:595:32Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:492.912:522.27:260.77:150.46:595:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:512.82:002.18:280.88:090.56:585:34Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:522.83:052.19:260.79:020.56:575:35Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:452.94:012.110:200.69:530.46:565:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:353.04:522.211:130.510:450.26:555:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:223.25:382.411:560.211:340.06:545:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:043.46:192.612:330.06:535:39New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:413.56:562.712:18-0.21:05-0.26:525:40New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:173.67:332.912:58-0.41:38-0.46:515:41New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:533.68:123.11:37-0.52:12-0.56:505:42New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:303.58:533.22:19-0.52:49-0.66:495:43Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:113.49:373.43:05-0.43:29-0.66:485:44Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:543.210:243.43:55-0.34:13-0.66:465:45Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:393.011:123.54:49-0.15:00-0.56:455:46Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:292.85:470.05:51-0.46:445:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:083.512:272.66:510.26:50-0.26:435:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:153.41:402.58:020.27:57-0.26:425:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:323.52:582.59:140.29:05-0.36:405:50Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:433.64:082.710:220.010:13-0.46:395:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:483.75:122.911:25-0.211:18-0.66:385:52Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:463.86:083.112:18-0.56:375:53Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:363.96:573.312:17-0.81:03-0.76:355:54Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:203.87:413.51:07-0.91:43-0.86:345:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:013.78:243.51:52-0.82:20-0.76:335:56Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:413.59:063.52:36-0.62:58-0.66:325:57Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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