35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H -°
L 77°
SW
8mph
High tide
12:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:08 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 38m at 12:49 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:173.87:373.31:02-0.81:38-0.97:035:28New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:593.88:223.41:47-0.92:19-1.07:025:29Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:433.79:103.52:34-0.93:03-1.17:015:30Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:303.510:003.63:27-0.83:50-1.07:015:31Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:183.310:523.64:23-0.64:40-0.97:005:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:093.111:473.55:21-0.45:33-0.76:595:33First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:052.86:24-0.16:31-0.66:585:34First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:523.41:132.67:350.07:36-0.46:575:35First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:093.42:322.68:470.18:43-0.46:565:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:213.43:432.69:540.09:48-0.46:555:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:243.54:452.810:57-0.210:52-0.56:545:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:213.65:423.011:53-0.411:50-0.66:535:39Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:103.66:303.112:38-0.56:525:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:523.67:123.312:39-0.71:16-0.66:515:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:303.57:513.31:21-0.71:51-0.66:505:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:063.48:293.31:59-0.62:23-0.66:495:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:413.39:063.32:37-0.42:57-0.46:485:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:173.19:443.23:16-0.23:32-0.26:475:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:542.910:223.13:570.14:090.06:455:46Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:312.711:023.04:400.34:490.26:445:47Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:112.511:452.95:250.55:310.36:435:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:552.46:150.76:180.56:425:49Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:362.812:492.27:110.87:130.56:415:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:402.81:562.28:120.88:120.46:395:51Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:452.93:012.49:100.69:100.36:385:52Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:413.13:582.610:040.410:060.06:375:53Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:333.34:512.910:560.011:02-0.36:365:54Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:223.55:413.211:44-0.311:56-0.76:345:55Waning Crescent28Fri
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 58% 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 (58% 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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