35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
WSW
3mph
Low tide
4:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 4:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:563.18:124.12:040.31:520.46:098:07Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:363.28:514.12:400.12:340.36:108:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:183.49:324.03:180.03:190.36:118:05Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:023.510:163.93:580.04:080.46:128:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:493.711:013.84:41-0.15:010.46:128:03Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:373.811:483.65:26-0.15:580.56:138:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:264.06:140.06:570.66:148:01Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:393.41:214.07:040.18:010.76:158:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:373.22:264.18:000.29:100.76:167:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:473.03:344.19:010.210:170.66:167:58Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:593.04:394.210:030.311:210.56:177:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:063.15:414.311:060.26:187:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:093.36:394.412:240.312:100.26:197:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:073.57:314.41:190.11:100.16:197:53New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:583.68:184.32:060.02:010.06:207:52New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:453.79:014.22:470.02:480.16:217:51New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:303.89:424.03:270.03:340.36:227:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:143.810:233.84:060.24:220.66:237:49Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:573.811:033.54:450.45:100.96:237:47Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:383.711:423.35:240.65:581.16:247:46Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:183.76:030.86:461.36:257:45First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:223.01:013.66:421.17:381.56:267:44First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:072.81:523.57:261.28:351.56:277:42First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:042.72:523.58:171.49:331.56:277:41First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:122.73:513.69:111.410:261.46:287:40Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:142.74:433.710:051.311:181.36:297:38Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:072.95:323.910:591.26:307:37Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:573.16:204.012:071.011:52 AM1.06:307:36Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:443.37:044.212:520.812:440.76:317:34Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:273.67:454.31:310.51:310.56:327:33Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:093.88:264.32:090.22:170.36:337:31Full Moon31Fri
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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