35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

89°
H -°
L 77°
SW
11mph
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 2h 24m 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 - Sep 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:464.210:013.83:330.24:040.66:347:30Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:304.210:463.74:150.34:540.76:347:29Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:184.311:353.65:020.45:480.86:357:27Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:084.35:530.56:450.96:367:26Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:273.41:044.26:480.67:481.06:377:24Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:273.32:104.27:490.68:550.96:377:23Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:413.33:224.28:570.610:000.86:387:22Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:553.54:294.310:040.511:010.66:397:20Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:013.75:294.411:080.411:590.36:407:19Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:014.06:264.412:120.26:407:17Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:564.37:174.412:530.11:100.16:417:16New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:464.58:044.41:39-0.12:010.16:427:14New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:314.68:474.22:22-0.12:480.16:437:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:154.69:304.03:020.03:340.36:437:11Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:004.510:143.83:420.34:210.66:447:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:444.310:583.64:250.65:100.96:457:08Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:284.111:413.45:090.95:591.26:467:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:113.95:551.26:481.46:477:05First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:263.212:583.76:421.47:411.66:477:04First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:173.11:543.67:341.68:391.76:487:02First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:223.02:593.68:321.79:331.66:497:01First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:323.13:573.69:301.710:211.56:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:273.24:453.710:231.511:041.36:506:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:133.45:303.811:141.311:471.16:516:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:563.76:133.912:041.16:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:383.96:544.012:280.812:510.96:536:54Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:184.27:344.01:070.61:340.66:546:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:574.48:144.11:450.42:160.56:546:51Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:374.68:554.02:240.22:590.46:556:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:204.79:403.93:040.23:460.56:566:48Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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