35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H -°
L 74°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
9:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 9:35 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:17 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:383.94:562.911:12-0.311:06-0.87:124:58Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:334.25:533.012:08-0.77:124:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:264.46:473.212:01-1.01:00-1.07:135:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:184.57:403.212:54-1.21:50-1.17:135:00New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:104.48:353.31:46-1.22:41-1.17:135:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:034.39:323.32:41-1.13:35-1.07:135:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:574.010:303.33:40-0.84:31-0.97:135:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:503.711:273.24:43-0.55:25-0.77:135:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:443.35:47-0.26:19-0.67:135:05First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:293.212:443.06:560.07:15-0.47:135:06First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:403.21:522.78:080.28:11-0.37:135:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:463.22:572.59:140.39:04-0.27:135:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:423.33:542.510:140.39:53-0.17:125:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:323.34:452.511:110.210:42-0.17:125:09Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:183.45:332.511:590.111:29-0.17:125:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:593.46:162.612:390.07:125:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:363.56:532.612:11-0.21:12-0.17:115:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:113.57:292.712:48-0.21:42-0.27:115:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:443.58:052.71:23-0.22:12-0.27:115:14Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:183.48:422.71:58-0.12:45-0.27:105:15Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:533.39:202.72:350.03:20-0.17:105:16Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:293.210:002.73:160.13:58-0.17:095:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:073.110:402.74:010.24:37-0.17:095:18Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:462.911:222.84:490.35:17-0.17:085:19Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:282.75:400.46:01-0.17:085:20Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:102.912:182.66:370.46:51-0.17:075:21Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:083.01:192.57:400.37:47-0.27:075:23Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:133.32:272.58:440.28:46-0.47:065:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:153.53:322.69:47-0.19:45-0.67:055:25Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:153.84:352.810:50-0.410:46-0.97:055:26Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:154.05:373.011:50-0.811:47-1.27:045:27Waning Crescent31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 35% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (35% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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