35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

87°
H 91°
L 77°
WSW
8mph
High tide
1:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:24 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 1:32 pm (4.2 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 - Sep 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:233.66:001.47:181.75:336:31Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:422.71:243.56:521.58:201.75:346:30Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:542.72:313.57:501.69:151.65:346:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:012.83:263.68:481.510:041.55:356:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:552.94:153.89:421.310:501.25:366:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:433.25:003.910:351.111:310.95:376:24Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:283.45:424.011:270.95:386:23New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:103.76:234.112:090.612:150.65:386:21New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:504.07:024.112:440.412:590.45:396:20New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:304.37:424.11:200.21:430.35:406:18New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:124.58:253.91:570.12:300.45:416:17Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:574.69:113.82:370.13:210.55:416:15Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:464.610:013.63:230.24:160.75:426:14Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:384.510:533.44:150.45:150.95:436:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:334.411:513.35:110.66:181.05:446:11First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:384.26:120.87:281.15:446:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:043.21:564.27:220.98:381.15:456:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:293.23:084.28:360.99:411.05:466:07Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:393.54:094.29:440.910:380.85:476:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:393.75:044.210:490.711:290.65:476:04Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:334.05:524.211:480.65:486:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:204.26:354.112:130.412:380.55:496:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:014.47:144.012:500.31:210.55:505:59Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:384.47:513.91:240.42:000.65:515:58Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:154.48:293.71:570.52:390.85:515:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:524.39:083.52:310.73:201.05:525:55Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:314.19:493.33:071.04:031.35:535:53Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:114.010:303.13:481.24:481.55:545:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:533.811:143.04:321.55:361.75:555:50Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:383.75:201.76:291.85:555:49Third Quarter30Thu
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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