35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
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 3h 50m 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 - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:114.710:393.63:510.24:490.26:245:07Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:084.511:403.54:520.45:510.46:255:06First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:104.25:570.76:560.56:265:05First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:523.51:224.07:090.88:020.66:275:04First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:123.52:353.88:230.99:010.66:285:03First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:183.73:353.79:300.89:530.56:295:02Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:123.94:283.710:300.710:420.46:305:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:014.05:163.611:260.611:260.46:315:00Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:454.15:593.612:130.56:324:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:244.26:383.512:060.312:530.56:334:59Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:584.27:143.512:400.31:270.56:344:58Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:324.27:493.41:130.42:000.56:354:57Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:064.18:273.31:460.52:340.66:364:56Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:424.09:063.22:210.73:120.76:374:56Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:203.99:483.02:590.93:540.86:384:55Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:003.710:313.03:421.14:380.96:394:54Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:423.611:152.94:291.25:231.06:404:54Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:263.55:191.36:111.06:414:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:042.912:153.46:131.37:010.96:424:52Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:023.01:123.37:131.37:530.76:434:52Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:053.22:143.38:151.18:440.56:444:51Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:013.53:113.49:130.89:330.26:454:51Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:523.94:053.510:100.410:23-0.16:464:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:434.24:593.611:080.011:15-0.46:474:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:354.55:533.712:03-0.36:484:50New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:254.86:463.712:06-0.712:55-0.66:494:49New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:154.97:373.712:56-0.81:45-0.76:504:49New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:064.98:313.71:45-0.82:38-0.76:514:49Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:004.79:283.62:38-0.63:34-0.56:524:49Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:564.510:273.53:36-0.34:33-0.36:534:48Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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