35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

86°
H -°
L 77°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
6:15 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 6:15 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:343.97:024.712:370.012:45-0.16:337:30Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:304.27:544.71:30-0.21:43-0.26:347:29Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:214.48:434.62:18-0.42:35-0.26:357:28Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:114.59:314.43:03-0.33:27-0.16:367:26Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:014.510:204.23:48-0.24:210.26:367:25Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:514.411:093.94:350.15:170.56:377:23Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:394.211:563.65:230.46:130.86:387:22Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:274.06:110.77:101.16:397:20Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:443.31:183.97:001.18:111.46:397:19Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:413.12:203.77:531.39:141.56:407:17Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:523.03:263.68:511.510:091.56:417:16Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:583.04:213.79:471.510:581.46:427:15Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:513.15:083.710:391.511:441.36:437:13Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:383.35:523.811:281.36:437:12Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:213.46:333.912:251.112:161.26:447:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:013.67:114.01:010.91:001.06:457:09New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:373.87:464.01:330.71:390.86:467:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:114.08:214.02:040.62:180.76:467:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:474.18:574.02:360.52:560.76:477:04New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:244.29:363.93:110.53:380.76:487:03Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:054.310:193.83:490.54:250.86:497:01Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:504.311:053.64:320.65:160.96:497:00Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:374.311:543.55:200.76:111.06:506:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:294.36:130.87:091.06:516:57First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:493.41:284.27:110.98:131.06:526:55First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:553.42:384.28:160.99:200.96:536:54First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:123.42:494.38:250.89:220.75:535:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:223.73:534.49:320.710:210.55:545:51Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:253.94:524.510:360.511:170.35:555:50Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:234.25:474.511:390.35:565:48Full Moon30Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (68% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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