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 50m 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 - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:503.510:104.33:52-0.83:52-0.45:478:12Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:443.411:024.04:45-0.54:490.05:468:13Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:373.311:513.75:39-0.35:470.35:468:13Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:293.26:300.06:460.65:468:14Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:403.41:253.17:200.27:470.85:468:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:333.12:283.18:100.48:520.95:458:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:342.93:283.18:590.59:500.95:458:16Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:352.84:173.29:430.510:410.95:458:16Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:262.74:593.410:250.511:300.75:458:17Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:132.75:403.511:070.55:458:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:592.86:203.612:170.611:50 AM0.45:458:18Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:442.86:593.712:590.412:340.35:458:18New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:252.97:373.81:350.21:150.25:458:19New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:032.98:143.92:100.01:550.25:458:19New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:423.08:523.92:46-0.12:350.15:458:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:223.09:323.93:23-0.13:160.25:458:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:053.110:163.84:05-0.14:020.25:458:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:523.111:023.74:50-0.14:540.35:458:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:393.211:493.65:38-0.15:490.35:458:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:303.36:26-0.26:470.45:458:21First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:403.51:263.57:18-0.27:490.45:458:21First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:373.32:293.68:13-0.28:560.35:458:22First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:433.23:343.99:10-0.310:010.15:468:22Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:503.24:344.110:07-0.411:04-0.15:468:22Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:543.25:324.311:05-0.45:468:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:563.26:304.412:07-0.312:04-0.55:478:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:563.37:234.51:07-0.51:01-0.65:478:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:513.48:134.41:59-0.71:54-0.65:478:22Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:423.49:014.32:46-0.72:44-0.45:488:22Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:323.49:494.13:33-0.63:33-0.25:488:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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