35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H 90°
L 76°
SW
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 5h 36m 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 - Aug 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:503.22:413.98:110.19:210.66:098:07Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:013.03:473.99:090.310:240.76:108:06Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:082.94:443.910:050.511:240.76:108:06Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:072.95:363.911:000.66:118:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:013.06:253.912:210.611:54 AM0.66:128:04Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:513.07:083.91:090.512:450.66:138:03New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:333.27:463.91:480.51:280.66:148:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:113.28:213.92:200.42:060.66:148:01New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:473.38:543.82:500.42:410.66:158:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:233.49:293.73:200.43:170.76:167:58Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:013.410:043.63:520.43:570.86:177:57Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:383.410:413.54:270.54:401.06:177:56Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:163.511:193.35:040.65:251.16:187:55Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:543.511:583.25:420.76:121.26:197:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:363.66:220.87:031.26:207:53First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:423.01:233.67:060.87:581.26:217:52First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:342.92:213.77:580.88:591.16:217:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:372.93:233.98:550.89:590.96:227:49Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:433.04:244.19:550.610:580.76:237:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:463.25:224.410:550.411:580.36:247:47Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:473.46:204.611:560.16:257:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:473.77:154.712:540.012:57-0.26:257:44Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:424.08:074.81:45-0.31:53-0.46:267:43Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:354.28:584.72:33-0.52:46-0.46:277:42Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:274.49:494.53:20-0.63:41-0.36:287:40Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:214.510:424.24:09-0.54:40-0.16:297:39Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:154.411:343.95:01-0.35:420.26:297:38Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:094.45:530.06:440.56:307:36Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:273.61:054.26:460.37:500.86:317:35Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:253.32:104.07:420.79:001.06:327:34Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:373.13:213.98:440.910:031.16:327:32Third Quarter31Tue
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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