35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 92°
L 77°
WSW
10mph
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 4h 42m 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 - Apr 1916

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:153.66:364.012:16-0.512:25-0.55:486:23New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:583.57:174.11:02-0.51:04-0.55:476:24New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:383.47:554.01:44-0.51:40-0.45:456:25New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:173.38:343.92:24-0.32:17-0.25:446:26Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:573.19:133.73:04-0.12:550.15:436:27Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:383.09:543.53:460.23:360.45:416:28Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:192.810:353.34:290.54:200.75:406:28Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:012.711:193.15:140.75:080.95:386:29First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:482.56:020.95:591.05:376:30First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:083.012:452.56:571.06:571.15:366:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:102.91:562.57:551.07:591.15:346:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:182.92:572.78:470.98:580.95:336:33Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:142.93:463.09:320.79:530.75:316:33Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:033.04:313.310:160.510:460.45:306:34Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:493.15:143.610:590.211:360.15:296:35Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:343.25:573.911:420.05:276:36Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:183.36:394.212:23-0.212:24-0.25:266:37Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:013.37:224.31:07-0.51:05-0.45:256:38Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:453.38:084.41:52-0.61:48-0.45:246:38Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:323.38:574.32:39-0.52:35-0.35:226:39Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:233.29:504.23:31-0.43:29-0.25:216:40Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:173.110:464.04:28-0.24:280.05:206:41Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:153.111:453.85:260.05:310.25:196:42Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:193.06:280.26:410.35:176:43Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:533.51:373.17:330.27:570.45:166:43Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:093.42:513.38:350.29:080.35:156:44Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:153.33:503.69:290.110:120.25:146:45Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:123.34:423.810:200.011:130.15:136:46Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:053.25:304.011:090.05:126:47Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:533.26:134.112:05-0.111:54 AM-0.15:106:48New Moon30Sun
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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