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 44m 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 - Jul 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:132.98:243.72:200.22:050.45:498:22Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:493.08:583.72:510.12:420.45:498:22Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:263.09:343.63:240.13:200.55:508:22Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:053.110:123.53:590.14:010.65:508:22Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:453.110:513.44:380.14:470.75:518:22Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:253.211:323.35:180.15:360.75:518:22Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:083.36:000.16:280.75:528:21Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:153.212:543.56:440.17:230.75:528:21Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:053.11:493.67:330.08:240.65:538:21Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:033.02:513.88:280.09:280.55:538:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:102.93:544.09:27-0.110:300.25:548:20Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:163.04:544.210:26-0.311:330.05:558:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:203.25:544.411:27-0.45:558:20Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:233.46:534.612:34-0.412:29-0.65:568:19New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:233.67:484.61:31-0.61:29-0.75:578:19New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:193.88:404.62:22-0.82:24-0.75:578:18New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:123.99:314.43:10-0.93:18-0.65:588:18Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:073.910:234.14:00-0.84:15-0.45:598:17Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:013.911:133.84:51-0.65:140.05:598:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:533.95:42-0.46:140.36:008:16Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:013.512:443.86:30-0.17:130.66:018:15First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:503.21:403.67:190.28:160.86:028:15First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:452.92:413.58:100.49:190.96:028:14First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:512.73:413.59:030.610:151.06:038:13First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:552.64:323.59:530.811:071.06:048:13Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:492.75:183.610:420.811:570.96:048:12Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:392.76:033.611:310.86:058:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:272.96:453.712:420.712:190.76:068:10Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:093.07:233.81:190.51:030.66:078:10Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:473.17:583.81:510.41:420.56:088:09Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:223.38:333.82:220.22:200.56:088:08Full Moon31Sat
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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