35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H 80°
L 70°
ENE
7mph
Low tide
11:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 11:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:283.35:014.410:34-0.211:39-0.25:097:08Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:313.65:594.511:37-0.45:097:07New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:293.86:514.512:33-0.412:35-0.55:107:06New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:213.97:404.41:21-0.61:28-0.45:117:05New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:114.08:284.32:07-0.62:19-0.35:127:04Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:014.09:154.02:52-0.53:120.05:127:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:514.010:013.73:39-0.24:060.35:137:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:383.910:463.44:250.05:000.65:147:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:243.811:293.25:100.35:530.95:157:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:133.65:550.66:491.15:166:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:182.91:083.56:420.97:491.35:166:58First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:172.82:103.57:341.08:451.35:176:56First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:252.73:053.58:271.19:361.35:186:55Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:242.83:533.69:171.110:241.15:196:54Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:152.94:393.710:071.011:100.95:206:53Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:023.05:223.810:570.911:510.75:206:52Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:463.26:033.911:440.75:216:51Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:263.46:404.012:270.512:270.65:226:49Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:043.67:174.01:010.31:080.55:236:48Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:413.87:554.01:350.21:490.45:246:47Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:213.98:353.92:120.12:320.45:246:46Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:044.09:183.82:510.13:200.55:256:44Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:494.110:043.73:350.14:120.65:266:43Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:374.210:533.54:230.25:070.75:276:42Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:284.211:463.45:140.36:060.85:286:40Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:274.16:100.47:100.85:286:39Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:503.31:354.17:120.48:180.85:296:38Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:043.32:464.28:180.49:230.65:306:36Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:163.43:504.39:230.410:240.45:316:35Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:213.64:504.410:270.311:230.25:316:34Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:213.95:464.411:300.15:326:32New Moon31Sun
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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