35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

91°
H -°
L 77°
WSW
9mph
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 3h 39m 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 - Jul 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:272.64:543.910:210.311:410.34:497:22Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:212.75:454.111:160.14:497:22New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:132.86:354.212:300.012:09-0.14:497:22New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:033.07:234.31:15-0.21:00-0.24:507:22New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:533.28:124.32:00-0.41:51-0.34:507:22New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:453.39:024.22:47-0.42:45-0.24:517:22Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:393.59:544.03:37-0.53:44-0.14:527:22Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:343.610:453.84:28-0.54:460.14:527:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:283.711:363.45:18-0.45:490.24:537:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:263.86:08-0.36:560.44:537:21First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:343.11:303.97:01-0.28:060.54:547:20First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:412.92:353.97:570.09:120.54:547:20Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:512.73:344.08:530.110:150.54:557:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:542.74:294.09:500.211:150.44:567:19Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:542.75:234.010:480.34:567:19Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:492.86:124.012:090.311:44 AM0.34:577:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:372.96:553.912:530.212:330.34:587:18Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:193.07:333.91:310.21:150.44:587:17Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:593.18:103.82:050.21:540.54:597:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:393.18:463.62:390.22:330.65:007:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:193.19:233.53:130.33:140.85:017:16Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:583.210:003.33:480.43:591.05:017:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:353.210:373.14:240.44:451.15:027:14Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:133.311:152.94:590.55:321.25:037:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:533.311:572.75:370.66:231.35:037:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:393.46:180.77:191.35:047:12Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:482.61:353.57:050.88:181.25:057:11Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:512.52:333.67:590.79:151.05:067:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:542.53:303.88:550.610:130.85:077:10Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:532.74:264.09:520.511:110.55:077:09Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:522.95:224.210:520.25:087:08Waning Crescent31Thu
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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