35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H 90°
L 77°
WSW
3mph
Low tide
6:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 6:10 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:303.38:404.02:310.22:250.36:098:07New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:083.49:183.93:060.13:060.36:108:06New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:493.59:583.93:430.13:510.46:118:05Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:333.610:423.84:240.04:400.56:128:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:183.711:273.65:090.15:340.56:128:03Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:063.85:550.16:290.66:138:02First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:153.512:573.96:440.17:280.66:148:01First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:093.31:574.07:380.28:330.66:158:00First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:133.23:054.18:380.29:390.56:157:59First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:253.24:104.29:400.110:430.46:167:58Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:333.35:124.410:420.111:470.26:177:57Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:383.46:124.511:460.06:187:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:403.67:084.612:47-0.112:48-0.26:197:55Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:353.87:584.61:39-0.31:43-0.26:197:53Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:253.98:454.42:25-0.32:34-0.26:207:52Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:134.09:314.33:09-0.33:230.06:217:51Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:014.010:164.03:52-0.24:130.36:227:50Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:483.911:003.74:360.15:050.66:237:49Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:323.811:433.55:200.35:560.96:237:47Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:153.76:020.66:471.16:247:46Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:253.21:003.66:450.97:411.36:257:45Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:123.01:533.57:311.18:391.46:267:44Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:102.92:533.58:211.29:361.56:277:42Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:182.83:513.59:141.310:271.46:277:41Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:162.94:413.610:061.311:161.26:287:40Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:073.05:283.810:561.16:297:38Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:553.26:133.912:021.011:47 AM1.06:307:37Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:403.46:554.112:450.812:360.86:307:36New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:213.67:354.21:230.61:220.66:317:34New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:013.88:134.21:590.32:050.46:327:33New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:404.08:534.22:350.22:470.36:337:31New Moon31Sun
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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