35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
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 6h 18m 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 - Oct 1916

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:384.59:553.53:140.64:110.95:575:46Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:294.410:483.44:060.85:081.15:585:45Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:244.311:463.35:030.96:091.15:585:43First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:274.26:071.07:151.15:595:42First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:583.31:404.17:181.18:211.06:005:41First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:193.52:524.18:311.09:200.86:015:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:283.83:524.29:380.810:140.56:025:38Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:264.14:484.210:430.611:060.36:035:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:204.45:404.211:430.411:540.26:035:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:094.66:284.112:350.36:045:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:544.87:124.012:370.11:220.36:055:32Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:364.87:543.81:170.22:050.46:065:31Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:174.68:373.71:560.32:490.66:075:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:004.59:213.52:360.63:350.96:085:28Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:444.210:073.33:190.94:231.26:095:27Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:284.010:523.14:061.35:131.46:095:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:133.811:413.04:561.56:041.66:105:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:013.65:481.76:591.76:115:23Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:413.01:003.56:451.87:551.66:125:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:543.02:053.47:481.88:411.56:135:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:533.22:593.58:461.79:221.36:145:19Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:393.43:453.59:381.510:011.16:155:18Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:203.74:283.510:291.310:410.96:165:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:014.05:113.611:181.011:210.76:175:16Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:414.35:543.612:040.76:185:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:214.56:363.612:020.512:470.56:195:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:024.77:183.612:420.31:300.46:195:12New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:444.78:023.61:230.22:140.36:205:11Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:314.78:513.52:070.33:030.46:215:10Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:224.69:453.42:560.43:580.66:225:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:164.510:423.43:520.64:570.76:235:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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