35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

71°
H -°
L 67°
NNE
26mph
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 2h 42m 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 - May 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:212.711:363.35:290.65:191.06:087:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:032.66:140.86:081.16:077:50Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:203.212:502.57:020.97:011.26:067:51Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:103.11:472.67:540.98:011.26:057:52Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:093.02:522.78:480.89:041.06:047:53Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:123.03:513.09:380.610:040.86:037:54Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:093.14:423.310:260.411:010.46:027:55Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:013.25:313.711:130.111:580.16:017:56Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:533.36:204.112:02-0.26:007:56Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:453.37:084.412:53-0.312:50-0.46:007:57New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:353.47:574.61:44-0.61:38-0.65:597:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:253.48:464.72:33-0.82:25-0.65:587:59New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:163.49:384.63:23-0.73:15-0.65:578:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:103.310:334.44:17-0.64:10-0.35:568:00Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:083.211:314.15:16-0.45:11-0.15:558:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:073.16:17-0.16:170.25:558:02First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:303.81:113.17:180.17:260.45:548:03First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:353.52:263.18:210.28:410.55:538:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:493.33:373.39:210.29:520.55:538:04First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:563.14:343.510:130.210:540.55:528:05Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:513.05:243.611:000.211:530.45:518:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:412.96:083.811:440.25:518:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:282.96:493.912:450.312:260.25:508:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:102.97:263.91:280.21:050.35:508:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:482.98:003.92:030.11:400.35:498:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:232.88:343.82:350.12:140.45:498:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:592.89:103.73:070.12:480.55:488:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:372.89:483.63:420.23:250.65:488:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:182.710:283.54:210.34:060.85:478:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:592.711:093.45:030.54:510.95:478:12Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:412.711:513.35:460.55:401.05:478:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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