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 35m 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 - Feb 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:523.74:122.810:23-0.310:23-0.87:035:28Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:533.85:152.911:26-0.611:25-0.97:025:29Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:503.96:113.112:21-0.87:025:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:414.07:013.212:21-1.01:08-0.97:015:31New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:263.97:473.31:10-1.01:51-0.97:005:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:103.88:323.31:56-0.92:32-0.96:595:33New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:523.69:173.22:41-0.73:14-0.76:585:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:343.410:003.13:27-0.43:55-0.56:575:35Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:143.110:423.04:15-0.14:36-0.36:565:36Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:532.911:242.95:020.25:170.06:555:37Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:342.65:500.55:590.26:545:38First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:102.812:212.46:420.66:450.36:535:39First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:052.71:202.37:410.77:370.46:525:40First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:092.82:272.28:410.78:310.46:515:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:082.93:252.39:360.69:230.36:505:42Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:593.04:172.410:280.410:140.16:495:43Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:473.25:072.611:170.211:06-0.16:485:44Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:333.45:522.812:01-0.16:475:45Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:153.66:343.012:40-0.46:465:46Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:553.77:153.212:39-0.71:17-0.66:445:47Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:353.87:583.41:23-0.81:56-0.86:435:48Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:173.78:423.52:07-0.92:37-0.96:425:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:013.69:303.62:55-0.83:22-0.96:415:50Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:483.510:203.73:47-0.74:10-0.86:405:51Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:373.311:123.64:43-0.55:02-0.66:385:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:293.05:42-0.35:57-0.56:375:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:103.512:292.86:46-0.16:58-0.36:365:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:203.51:432.77:570.08:05-0.36:355:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:363.53:002.79:070.09:12-0.36:335:56Waning Crescent29Fri
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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