35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

86°
H -°
L 77°
ENE
7mph
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 2h 10m 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 - Oct 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:154.56:374.512:080.012:340.15:575:47Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:034.77:234.412:53-0.11:230.15:575:45Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:484.78:074.21:350.02:100.25:585:44Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:334.78:534.02:160.12:580.45:595:42Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:184.59:393.72:580.43:490.76:005:41Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:034.310:243.53:430.84:401.06:015:39Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:474.111:103.34:301.15:311.36:025:38Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:323.95:181.46:241.56:025:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:013.112:243.76:101.67:231.66:035:35Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:043.01:283.67:071.88:201.66:045:34Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:173.12:323.68:081.89:091.56:055:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:143.23:243.69:031.79:521.46:065:31Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:013.44:093.79:541.510:321.26:075:30Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:433.64:523.810:431.311:120.96:075:28Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:233.85:343.911:301.011:500.76:085:27Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:024.16:133.912:140.86:095:26New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:394.36:523.912:260.512:550.66:105:25New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:174.57:313.91:030.41:360.46:115:23New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:574.68:133.81:400.32:190.46:125:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:404.68:593.72:210.33:070.56:135:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:284.69:493.63:070.44:000.66:145:19Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:194.510:433.53:590.64:570.76:155:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:134.411:403.44:570.85:560.86:165:17First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:134.25:590.97:000.86:165:16First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:493.41:244.17:080.98:060.76:175:15First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:093.52:374.18:210.99:060.66:185:14Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:183.83:404.19:280.710:020.46:195:12Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:164.04:364.110:320.510:540.26:205:11Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:104.35:304.111:330.311:440.16:215:10Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:004.56:184.012:260.26:225:09Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:444.67:023.912:280.01:120.16:235:08Full Moon31Sat
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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