35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
L 70°
ENE
6mph
High tide
6:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 6:03 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:253.012:272.76:480.57:050.17:124:58Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:273.01:272.57:520.77:550.27:134:59Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:293.02:312.48:520.78:430.37:135:00Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:203.13:262.49:450.79:280.37:135:01Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:063.14:152.410:350.510:130.27:135:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:503.35:022.511:230.411:000.17:135:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:323.45:462.612:030.17:135:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:113.56:262.712:39-0.17:135:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:483.67:032.812:25-0.21:12-0.27:135:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:233.67:402.81:03-0.31:46-0.47:135:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:593.68:192.91:41-0.42:22-0.57:135:07New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:373.69:013.02:22-0.33:01-0.57:135:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:183.59:463.13:07-0.33:43-0.57:125:09Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:023.310:333.23:58-0.24:29-0.57:125:10Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:473.211:223.24:51-0.15:16-0.67:125:11First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:373.05:490.06:08-0.57:125:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:183.312:342.86:520.17:05-0.67:115:13First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:243.41:432.78:000.08:07-0.67:115:14First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:353.52:552.79:08-0.19:09-0.77:115:15Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:403.74:012.810:14-0.310:11-0.87:105:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:423.95:053.011:18-0.611:13-1.07:105:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:404.06:043.212:15-0.87:095:18Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:334.16:563.312:11-1.11:04-1.07:095:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:214.07:453.41:03-1.21:49-1.17:085:20Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:063.98:333.41:52-1.12:32-1.07:085:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:513.79:203.32:39-0.93:16-0.97:075:22Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:353.410:073.23:29-0.64:01-0.77:065:23Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:173.110:513.14:19-0.24:44-0.47:065:24Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:572.911:353.05:090.15:26-0.27:055:25Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:392.65:590.46:100.17:045:26Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:252.812:272.46:530.66:580.27:045:27Third Quarter31Fri
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 8% 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 Waning Crescent (8% 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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