35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

88°
H -°
L 77°
SW
10mph
Low tide
7:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 7:16 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:083.27:264.01:180.01:120.06:097:49Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:473.28:024.01:57-0.11:480.16:087:49Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:233.28:373.92:31-0.12:220.16:077:50Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:593.19:123.83:040.02:550.36:067:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:363.09:493.73:380.13:310.46:057:52Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:153.010:283.64:160.24:110.66:047:53Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:562.911:083.44:560.44:550.86:037:54Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:372.811:493.35:390.55:420.96:027:54Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:202.86:230.66:311.06:017:55Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:333.21:072.87:090.67:251.06:007:56Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:223.12:032.97:580.68:241.05:597:57Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:203.03:033.18:500.59:250.85:597:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:223.03:593.49:410.310:230.55:587:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:193.14:513.810:310.111:200.15:577:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:143.25:434.111:23-0.25:568:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:093.36:364.412:17-0.212:16-0.45:558:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:043.47:274.61:12-0.61:09-0.75:558:02New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:563.58:184.72:03-0.82:00-0.85:548:03New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:483.69:104.62:52-0.92:51-0.85:538:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:423.610:044.53:44-0.93:45-0.65:528:04Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:393.611:004.24:40-0.74:44-0.45:528:05Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:373.511:554.05:38-0.55:48-0.15:518:06Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:363.56:35-0.46:530.15:518:06First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:533.61:413.47:33-0.28:020.35:508:07First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:573.32:523.58:320.09:140.45:498:08First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:083.13:553.69:290.110:180.45:498:09First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:113.04:483.710:200.211:160.45:488:09Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:052.95:363.711:070.25:488:10Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:562.96:203.812:110.311:54 AM0.35:488:11Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:422.97:003.812:590.212:380.35:478:11Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:232.97:373.81:380.21:180.35:478:12Full Moon31Mon
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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