35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

89°
H 91°
L 77°
SW
5mph
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 6h 34m 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 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:044.37:274.71:02-0.21:17-0.36:337:30New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:574.58:184.71:52-0.52:11-0.46:347:29New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:484.79:074.52:39-0.53:04-0.36:357:28New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:394.79:584.33:25-0.43:57-0.16:367:26Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:314.610:494.04:14-0.24:540.26:367:25Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:234.511:393.75:050.15:520.66:377:23Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:144.35:580.56:510.96:387:22First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:303.41:084.06:510.87:531.26:397:20First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:273.22:123.87:491.18:571.36:397:19First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:403.13:203.78:511.39:561.46:407:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:503.14:173.79:501.410:461.46:417:16Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:453.25:053.710:431.411:321.36:427:15Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:323.35:483.811:331.36:437:13Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:153.56:293.912:141.112:201.26:437:12Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:543.77:063.912:501.01:011.06:447:10Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:293.87:413.91:220.81:380.96:457:09Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:024.08:153.91:520.72:130.86:467:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:364.18:493.92:240.62:490.86:467:06Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:114.29:253.82:570.63:270.86:477:04Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:494.210:053.73:330.64:090.96:487:03Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:304.210:483.64:130.74:571.06:497:01Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:154.211:353.54:590.85:481.16:497:00Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:034.25:490.96:421.16:506:58Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:263.412:574.26:450.97:421.16:516:57Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:253.41:014.16:461.07:461.05:525:55Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:373.52:114.27:540.98:490.85:535:54Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:493.73:174.39:000.79:470.55:535:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:534.04:174.410:040.510:440.25:545:51Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:524.35:154.511:070.211:380.05:555:50Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:484.66:094.512:070.05:565:48New Moon30Fri
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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