35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H 89°
L 76°
WSW
5mph
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 4h 47m 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 - Jul 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:123.812:533.66:47-0.47:150.25:498:22Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:083.51:573.67:41-0.38:250.35:498:22Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:133.23:063.78:38-0.29:350.35:498:22Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:223.04:073.89:33-0.110:390.35:508:22Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:252.95:023.910:270.011:410.25:508:22Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:232.95:544.011:190.15:518:22Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:182.96:434.012:380.212:120.15:518:22Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:082.97:274.01:270.11:020.15:528:21New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:523.08:063.92:080.01:450.25:538:21New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:333.08:433.82:440.02:250.35:538:21New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:123.19:203.73:180.13:020.45:548:20New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:533.09:583.63:530.23:420.65:548:20Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:343.010:363.54:300.34:250.75:558:20Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:143.011:143.35:080.45:110.95:568:19Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:533.111:533.25:460.45:581.05:568:19Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:333.16:250.56:461.15:578:18First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:333.01:183.27:050.67:391.15:588:18First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:192.92:093.37:490.68:361.15:588:17First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:142.73:053.58:380.59:340.95:598:17First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:152.73:593.79:290.510:300.76:008:16Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:142.84:523.910:220.311:270.46:008:16Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:112.95:464.211:170.16:018:15Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:093.16:414.412:240.112:15-0.16:028:14Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:063.37:344.61:18-0.21:12-0.36:038:14Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:003.58:254.62:07-0.52:05-0.56:038:13Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:523.79:164.62:55-0.72:58-0.56:048:12Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:473.810:094.43:44-0.73:55-0.46:058:12Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:433.911:024.24:37-0.74:55-0.26:068:11Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:384.011:553.95:30-0.55:580.06:068:10Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:344.06:22-0.47:020.36:078:09Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:493.51:343.97:15-0.18:110.56:088:08Third Quarter31Sat
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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