35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 90°
L 77°
SW
5mph
High tide
12:31 pm

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 : 7:16 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 12:31 pm (4.3 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 - Mar 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:343.85:573.412:01-0.66:335:56Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:244.06:473.712:10-1.012:47-1.06:325:57Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:114.17:353.91:01-1.21:32-1.26:305:58Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:594.08:254.01:50-1.32:17-1.36:295:59Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:483.99:174.12:42-1.23:06-1.26:286:00Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:393.710:104.03:37-1.03:58-1.06:266:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:313.411:053.84:36-0.74:52-0.76:256:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:253.25:36-0.45:49-0.46:246:02Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:033.612:262.96:41-0.16:52-0.26:226:03Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:143.41:442.77:530.28:020.06:216:04Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:323.33:002.79:020.39:100.16:196:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:383.34:032.810:030.210:130.16:186:06Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:343.34:573.011:000.211:110.06:176:07Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:243.45:443.111:480.16:156:08Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:073.46:243.212:01-0.112:27-0.16:146:09New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:443.46:593.312:40-0.212:58-0.16:126:09New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:173.47:323.41:14-0.21:27-0.26:116:10New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:493.48:043.41:45-0.21:56-0.16:096:11New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:223.38:383.42:18-0.12:27-0.16:086:12Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:573.29:133.42:530.03:010.16:076:13Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:333.09:503.33:320.23:390.26:056:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:112.910:303.24:140.44:190.46:046:14Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:512.811:123.24:590.55:040.56:026:15Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:352.75:470.65:520.66:016:16First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:003.112:272.66:410.76:480.65:596:17First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:593.11:322.77:410.67:500.55:586:18First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:063.22:392.88:410.58:530.25:566:19Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:103.43:403.19:380.29:53-0.15:556:20Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:093.64:373.510:34-0.210:54-0.55:546:20Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:053.85:333.811:28-0.511:52-0.85:526:21Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:594.06:254.212:19-0.95:516:22Full 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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