35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H 90°
L 77°
SW
4mph
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 5h 02m 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 - Nov 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:023.75:571.46:491.16:245:08Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:423.21:023.76:571.37:460.96:255:07Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:493.42:063.78:021.18:410.76:265:06Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:513.73:073.99:040.89:330.36:275:05Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:474.04:044.010:040.510:260.06:285:04Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:424.45:004.111:040.111:19-0.36:285:03Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:364.75:554.112:01-0.26:295:02New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:275.06:484.112:10-0.512:55-0.56:305:01New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:185.17:404.11:00-0.61:46-0.56:315:00New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:095.18:333.91:49-0.62:39-0.46:324:59Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:034.99:303.82:41-0.43:36-0.26:334:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:584.610:283.63:370.04:360.06:344:58Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:544.311:273.54:390.35:360.36:364:57First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:514.05:430.66:370.56:374:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:333.312:563.76:510.97:390.66:384:55First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:493.32:063.58:041.08:350.76:394:55First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:553.43:063.49:071.19:230.76:404:54Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:463.53:553.310:031.010:060.66:414:53Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:313.74:403.210:550.910:470.66:424:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:113.85:223.211:400.811:240.56:434:52Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:483.96:013.212:190.76:444:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:224.06:373.212:000.412:520.56:454:51Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:554.07:123.212:340.41:230.46:464:51Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:284.07:483.21:080.41:550.46:464:50Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:024.08:253.11:420.42:300.46:474:50Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:393.99:053.02:190.53:100.56:484:50Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:193.89:483.03:000.63:530.56:494:49Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:013.710:333.03:460.74:390.66:504:49Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:453.611:213.04:370.85:260.56:514:49Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:333.55:320.86:170.46:524:49Third Quarter30Fri
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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