35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

85°
H 86°
L 74°
NNW
6mph
High tide
2:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:35 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 2:46 pm (4.1 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 - Sep 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:343.910:433.34:190.84:581.25:336:30Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:183.911:283.25:020.95:501.25:346:29First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:073.95:500.96:481.25:356:27First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:233.11:084.06:451.07:521.25:366:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:303.12:164.17:490.98:551.05:366:25Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:423.23:214.38:530.79:560.75:376:23Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:473.44:224.59:570.510:550.45:386:22Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:503.75:214.711:010.211:520.05:396:20Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:494.16:164.812:02-0.15:406:19Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:444.47:074.812:42-0.212:58-0.25:406:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:354.67:574.61:28-0.41:51-0.25:416:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:254.78:474.42:14-0.42:45-0.15:426:14Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:174.79:384.13:01-0.23:420.25:436:13Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:084.610:283.83:500.14:410.55:436:11Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:594.411:193.54:410.55:410.95:446:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:524.25:330.86:441.25:456:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:163.212:533.96:281.27:511.45:466:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:273.12:053.87:311.48:521.45:466:06Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:413.13:073.78:331.59:461.45:476:04Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:393.13:583.89:301.510:351.45:486:03Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:283.34:433.810:221.411:181.25:496:01Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:123.45:253.911:101.311:541.15:506:00Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:513.66:023.911:531.25:505:58New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:273.86:364.012:250.912:311.05:515:57New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:003.97:083.912:530.81:060.95:525:55New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:334.17:413.91:220.71:410.95:535:54New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:064.18:163.81:520.72:190.95:545:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:424.28:543.62:250.73:001.05:545:51Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:224.29:353.53:020.83:461.15:555:49Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:054.210:203.43:441.04:351.15:565:48Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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