35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

84°
H 85°
L 74°
NNW
7mph
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 3h 29m 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 - Nov 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:274.06:131.07:150.86:245:07First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:063.31:384.07:241.08:180.66:255:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:233.52:474.08:350.89:150.46:265:05Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:283.83:484.09:410.610:090.26:275:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:264.24:454.010:450.311:01-0.16:285:03Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:194.55:394.011:460.111:51-0.26:295:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:094.76:293.912:39-0.16:305:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:564.87:163.812:37-0.31:26-0.16:315:00Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:404.78:013.71:19-0.22:120.06:324:59Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:244.68:473.52:010.02:590.26:334:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:094.49:363.32:450.33:490.56:344:58Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:554.110:243.13:320.74:390.76:354:57Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:403.811:133.04:231.05:300.96:364:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:263.65:151.36:221.16:374:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:062.912:163.46:101.57:161.26:384:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:112.91:163.27:101.68:071.16:394:54Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:193.02:183.28:121.58:501.06:404:54Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:113.13:103.29:071.49:290.96:414:53Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:533.43:553.29:571.210:080.76:424:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:333.64:393.210:460.910:480.56:434:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:123.85:223.211:330.711:290.36:444:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:514.16:043.312:160.46:454:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:304.26:453.312:090.212:570.26:464:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:104.47:263.312:490.01:380.06:474:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:514.48:113.21:290.02:220.06:484:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:374.48:593.22:130.03:100.16:494:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:264.39:523.13:020.14:030.16:504:49Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:184.110:483.13:580.34:590.26:514:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:124.011:473.25:000.45:560.26:524:49First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:113.86:050.56:550.16:534:48First Quarter30Mon
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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