35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

84°
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 6h 08m 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 - May 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:443.58:004.21:50-0.51:44-0.35:096:48New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:273.38:424.12:33-0.42:24-0.15:086:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:113.29:243.83:17-0.13:060.25:076:50Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:553.010:073.64:030.23:510.55:066:51Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:392.910:503.44:490.44:400.85:056:52Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:242.711:353.25:350.65:291.05:046:53First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:152.76:230.86:231.25:036:53First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:263.01:182.67:160.97:231.25:026:54First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:282.92:232.88:080.98:231.15:016:55First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:312.93:152.98:550.89:171.05:006:56Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:242.93:593.29:370.610:090.74:596:57Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:113.04:413.410:200.511:000.44:596:58Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:573.05:233.711:030.311:480.14:586:58Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:423.16:044.011:460.04:576:59Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:253.26:454.212:32-0.212:28-0.14:567:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:083.27:284.31:15-0.41:10-0.24:557:01Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:523.28:134.31:58-0.51:53-0.34:557:02Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:393.29:024.32:45-0.42:41-0.24:547:02Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:313.29:544.13:37-0.33:350.04:537:03Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:253.110:484.04:33-0.24:340.14:527:04Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:223.111:463.85:30-0.15:380.24:527:05Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:253.26:280.06:460.34:517:06Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:503.51:403.37:300.07:590.34:517:06Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:033.42:493.58:29-0.19:080.24:507:07Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:093.33:483.79:23-0.110:120.14:497:08Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:083.34:413.910:15-0.211:14-0.14:497:08Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:033.25:314.111:06-0.24:487:09Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:543.26:164.212:08-0.211:54 AM-0.24:487:10New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:413.26:584.212:54-0.312:37-0.24:487:11New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:233.17:374.11:35-0.31:17-0.14:477:11New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:043.18:163.92:14-0.21:560.14:477:12New 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 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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