35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H 92°
L 77°
WSW
9mph
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 59m 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 - May 1916

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:363.26:524.112:50-0.212:34-0.15:096:48New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:153.17:294.01:28-0.11:100.05:086:49New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:533.18:053.92:03-0.11:460.25:076:50New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:323.08:433.72:390.12:230.45:066:51Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:132.99:223.63:170.33:030.65:056:52Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:552.810:043.43:590.53:470.85:046:53Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:372.710:453.24:420.64:351.05:036:54Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:212.711:293.15:260.85:251.15:026:54First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:092.76:120.86:191.25:016:55First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:173.01:062.87:000.87:181.15:006:56First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:142.92:063.07:490.78:191.04:596:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:152.92:593.28:360.69:150.74:596:58Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:102.93:473.69:230.410:110.44:586:58Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:022.94:343.910:100.211:060.14:576:59Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:543.05:234.211:00-0.111:59-0.24:567:00Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:473.16:124.411:50-0.34:557:01Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:373.27:014.512:48-0.512:40-0.54:557:02Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:273.37:514.61:36-0.61:29-0.54:547:02Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:193.38:444.52:26-0.62:20-0.54:537:03Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:143.39:394.33:19-0.53:17-0.34:527:04Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:123.310:354.04:17-0.44:20-0.14:527:05Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:113.311:323.85:14-0.35:260.14:517:06Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:133.36:11-0.16:350.34:517:06Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:333.41:243.47:090.07:490.44:507:07Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:433.22:333.58:050.08:580.44:497:08Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:493.03:293.78:570.110:000.44:497:09Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:462.94:193.89:460.110:580.34:487:09Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:392.85:063.910:340.211:510.24:487:10Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:292.85:503.911:210.24:487:11Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:142.86:293.912:340.112:050.24:477:11New Moon30Tue
31Wed6:542.97:063.81:110.112:440.34:477:12New Moon31Wed
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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