35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

76°
H -°
L 72°
ENE
6mph
High tide
5:35 am

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 : 11:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 5:35 am (3.6 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 - Apr 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:253.39:483.93:27-0.43:34-0.35:496:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:143.210:393.94:20-0.24:27-0.25:486:24Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:063.111:333.75:160.05:240.05:476:24First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:043.16:150.16:260.15:456:25First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:363.61:143.07:210.27:350.15:446:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:513.52:323.28:270.18:460.05:426:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:043.53:383.49:290.09:52-0.15:416:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:073.64:383.710:28-0.210:56-0.35:406:28Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:053.65:323.911:23-0.311:54-0.55:386:29Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:573.76:204.112:11-0.55:376:30Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:443.77:044.112:44-0.612:54-0.55:356:31Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:263.67:454.11:28-0.61:34-0.45:346:32Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:073.58:264.02:09-0.52:12-0.35:336:33Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:483.39:073.82:51-0.32:520.05:316:33Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:303.29:483.63:330.03:340.35:306:34Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:123.010:303.44:170.34:190.65:296:35Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:542.911:123.25:010.55:050.85:276:36Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:392.711:593.15:470.75:541.05:266:37Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:312.76:370.86:491.15:256:38Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:552.91:352.77:300.97:501.15:236:38Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:002.92:382.88:230.88:471.05:226:39Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:583.03:293.09:110.79:400.75:216:40Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:493.04:153.39:570.510:320.55:206:41Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:363.24:593.610:430.311:230.25:186:42Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:233.35:433.811:290.05:176:43Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:083.46:264.112:10-0.212:13-0.25:166:44New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:513.57:094.312:54-0.412:56-0.45:156:44New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:353.57:534.31:38-0.61:39-0.55:146:45New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:213.58:414.32:23-0.62:25-0.55:126:46Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:113.49:324.23:14-0.53:16-0.35:116:47Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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