35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

82°
H 90°
L 77°
SW
6mph
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 4h 13m 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 - Aug 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:213.511:273.45:100.25:340.86:098:08Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:013.45:500.46:211.16:098:07Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:063.212:423.46:290.67:091.26:108:06Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:483.01:283.37:110.88:021.36:118:05Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:382.82:233.37:570.98:591.36:128:04Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:372.73:203.48:480.99:541.26:128:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:392.74:123.69:390.910:451.16:138:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:342.85:023.710:300.811:360.96:148:01Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:262.95:503.911:220.66:158:00Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:173.16:374.112:260.612:150.46:167:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:053.47:234.21:110.31:060.26:167:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:503.68:074.31:520.01:540.06:177:57New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:353.88:514.32:33-0.22:41-0.16:187:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:224.09:374.33:16-0.33:30-0.16:197:54Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:114.110:264.14:01-0.44:240.06:207:53Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:034.211:173.94:50-0.35:220.26:207:52Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:554.25:42-0.26:210.46:217:51First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:093.712:504.26:350.07:240.56:227:50First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:053.41:544.27:320.28:320.66:237:48First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:133.33:054.18:350.39:410.76:247:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:293.24:124.29:390.410:440.66:247:46Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:383.35:124.210:420.411:450.56:257:45Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:393.46:084.211:440.46:267:43Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:353.56:584.212:410.412:420.46:277:42Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:243.77:424.21:270.31:320.36:287:41Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:063.88:214.12:070.22:150.46:287:39Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:453.98:584.02:410.22:540.56:297:38Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:243.99:353.93:150.33:320.76:307:37Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:023.910:133.73:490.44:130.96:317:35Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:403.810:513.54:250.64:561.16:317:34Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:193.711:303.35:040.85:401.36:327:32Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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