35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 86°
L 76°
WSW
3mph
High tide
10:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 5:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 03m at 10:51 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:562.87:123.81:140.412:480.45:468:13Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:342.87:473.81:480.21:240.45:468:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:102.88:213.82:200.11:590.45:468:14Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:462.88:573.82:530.12:350.45:468:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:232.89:353.73:280.23:120.55:458:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:032.710:163.74:070.23:540.65:458:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:462.710:583.64:510.34:410.75:458:16Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:302.811:433.55:360.35:330.75:458:17Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:162.96:220.36:280.75:458:17Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:303.41:083.07:100.27:280.75:458:18Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:233.32:093.28:010.18:330.65:458:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:243.23:123.58:54-0.19:380.45:458:19Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:293.14:113.99:48-0.210:410.15:458:19Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:313.15:074.210:42-0.411:44-0.25:458:19Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:313.26:044.411:37-0.55:458:20Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:313.27:004.612:46-0.512:34-0.65:458:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:293.37:534.61:42-0.71:30-0.75:458:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:243.38:464.62:33-0.82:23-0.65:458:21New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:173.39:384.43:24-0.73:15-0.55:458:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:133.310:324.14:18-0.54:12-0.25:458:21Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:093.311:243.85:13-0.35:120.15:458:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:033.26:06-0.16:130.45:468:22Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:143.512:573.26:560.17:140.75:468:22First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:033.21:563.27:450.38:180.95:468:22First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:582.92:583.28:320.49:210.95:478:22First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:002.73:503.39:170.510:160.95:478:22First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:562.64:353.49:580.611:070.95:478:22Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:452.55:173.510:390.611:570.75:488:22Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:332.55:593.611:220.65:488:22Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:202.66:403.712:420.612:070.65:488:22Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 78% 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 Waning Gibbous (78% 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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