35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
L 75°
W
5mph
Low tide
8:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 6m at 8:24 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:56 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - May 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:093.37:264.21:19-0.31:09-0.25:096:48Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:493.28:054.11:58-0.21:460.05:086:49Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:283.08:443.92:37-0.12:230.25:076:50Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:102.99:253.73:170.23:040.55:066:51Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:522.810:073.54:000.43:480.85:056:52Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:352.710:503.34:450.64:361.05:046:53Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:202.611:353.15:310.85:271.25:036:53Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:102.66:190.96:211.35:026:54Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:273.01:122.67:100.97:221.35:016:55Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:282.92:162.78:010.98:241.15:006:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:292.93:083.08:470.79:190.94:596:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:202.93:523.39:300.510:120.74:596:58Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:092.94:363.610:140.311:050.34:586:58Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:563.05:203.910:590.111:550.04:576:59Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:443.16:054.211:45-0.14:567:00New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:313.16:504.412:42-0.312:30-0.34:557:01New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:173.27:364.41:27-0.41:15-0.34:557:02New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:053.28:254.42:13-0.52:03-0.34:547:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:573.19:184.33:04-0.42:55-0.24:537:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:523.110:144.14:00-0.33:540.04:527:04Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:503.111:113.94:58-0.14:580.14:527:05Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:513.15:570.06:050.34:517:06First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:113.61:013.26:570.17:180.44:517:06First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:213.42:143.47:570.18:300.44:507:07First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:313.23:153.68:510.09:360.34:497:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:313.14:083.89:410.010:380.24:497:08Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:263.04:574.010:290.011:350.14:487:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:182.95:434.011:170.04:487:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:062.96:254.112:230.012:010.14:487:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:482.97:034.01:040.012:420.14:477:11Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:272.97:403.91:410.01:200.34:477:12Full Moon31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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