35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
SW
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 2h 56m 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 - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:524.19:094.32:470.03:030.26:347:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:374.39:544.13:270.03:520.36:347:29Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:254.410:423.94:100.04:470.46:357:27Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:154.411:323.74:580.15:440.66:367:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:064.45:480.36:450.86:377:24Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:243.51:034.36:430.57:500.96:377:23Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:253.32:104.27:430.79:021.06:387:21Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:413.23:264.28:500.810:101.06:397:20Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:583.24:344.29:580.811:130.96:407:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:043.45:344.311:040.76:407:17Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:043.66:294.312:110.712:080.66:417:16Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:573.87:174.31:020.61:040.56:427:14New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:424.07:584.21:440.41:520.56:437:13New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:234.18:354.12:200.42:340.66:447:11New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:014.29:123.92:530.43:130.76:447:10New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:394.29:483.73:250.53:530.96:457:08Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:174.110:273.53:590.74:351.16:467:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:554.011:063.34:351.05:191.36:477:05Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:343.911:463.25:141.26:041.56:477:04Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:153.85:561.56:521.66:487:02First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:293.01:003.76:411.67:461.76:497:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:202.91:573.67:331.78:451.76:506:59First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:252.83:033.78:321.89:431.66:506:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:352.94:033.89:321.610:341.46:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:323.14:544.010:291.411:221.26:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:223.45:434.111:241.16:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:113.76:314.312:090.812:190.86:546:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:574.17:164.412:530.51:110.56:546:51Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:424.48:004.41:340.21:590.26:556:49Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:264.77:454.31:150.01:470.15:565:48Full Moon30Sun
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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