35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H 87°
L 76°
WSW
6mph
High tide
11:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 11:39 am (4.3 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 - May 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:283.110:514.04:35-0.14:330.16:107:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:183.111:423.95:270.05:270.26:097:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:103.06:210.16:260.36:087:50Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:363.71:093.07:200.27:300.46:077:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:393.62:213.18:220.28:410.46:067:52Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:523.53:353.39:250.19:520.26:057:52Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:013.54:383.610:22-0.110:580.06:047:53Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:033.55:353.911:17-0.26:037:54Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:003.56:294.112:02-0.212:11-0.46:027:55Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:543.57:184.31:00-0.41:01-0.56:017:56New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:433.58:034.41:51-0.61:46-0.56:007:57New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:293.48:464.32:36-0.62:28-0.45:597:57New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:133.39:284.13:20-0.53:10-0.25:587:58New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:583.210:123.94:05-0.23:530.15:577:59Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:443.110:563.74:510.04:400.45:568:00Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:302.911:393.45:380.35:290.75:568:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:152.86:240.56:190.95:558:01Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:233.21:042.77:100.77:121.15:548:02First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:113.02:032.78:000.88:101.25:538:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:082.93:072.88:500.89:101.15:538:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:112.84:003.09:360.710:051.05:528:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:062.84:443.210:190.610:560.85:518:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:542.95:263.411:010.511:460.55:518:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:402.96:083.711:450.35:508:07Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:263.06:503.912:350.212:290.15:508:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:113.17:324.11:20-0.11:120.05:498:08Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:543.18:144.22:03-0.31:55-0.25:498:09Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:383.28:584.32:45-0.42:39-0.25:488:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:253.29:464.33:31-0.43:25-0.25:488:10Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:153.210:374.24:21-0.44:18-0.15:478:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:093.211:304.05:14-0.35:160.15:478:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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