35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 76°
WSW
7mph
Low tide
8:14 am

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 4h 56m at 8:14 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:394.710:083.53:140.24:220.46:245:07Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:334.411:033.34:100.55:210.76:255:06Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:274.15:100.96:230.96:265:05Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:043.212:283.86:131.27:281.16:275:04Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:183.11:403.57:231.48:271.16:285:03Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:323.22:443.48:321.49:151.16:295:02Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:263.33:353.49:291.49:571.06:305:01Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:113.54:183.410:211.310:350.96:315:01Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:523.64:583.311:081.111:100.86:325:00Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:293.85:373.311:501.011:430.76:334:59Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:034.06:133.312:260.86:344:58New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:364.16:483.312:160.61:000.66:354:57New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:094.27:233.212:480.51:330.66:364:57New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:434.27:593.21:210.52:090.66:374:56New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:204.18:383.11:560.62:490.66:384:55Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:004.19:213.02:350.73:330.76:394:54Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:454.010:082.93:200.84:230.86:404:54Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:323.910:592.94:120.95:140.86:414:53Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:223.811:553.05:091.06:080.76:424:53First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:193.76:111.07:060.66:434:52First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:023.21:253.67:200.98:040.36:444:52First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:143.42:323.68:300.78:580.16:454:51Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:163.83:333.69:350.49:51-0.26:464:51Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:134.24:313.710:380.110:44-0.46:474:50Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:074.55:273.711:39-0.211:36-0.66:484:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:594.76:213.612:34-0.46:494:50Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:494.87:123.612:27-0.71:24-0.56:504:49Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:374.88:023.51:14-0.62:14-0.46:514:49Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:264.68:533.32:02-0.43:05-0.26:524:49Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:174.39:473.22:51-0.13:590.06:534:49Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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