35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 87°
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 4h 15m 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 - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:273.312:562.67:100.87:111.06:097:49Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:203.21:572.78:050.78:160.96:087:50Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:243.23:053.09:010.59:220.76:077:50Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:293.24:063.39:530.310:250.46:067:51Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:273.35:003.710:440.011:260.06:057:52Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:233.45:534.111:35-0.36:047:53Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:193.46:464.512:26-0.412:27-0.66:037:54New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:133.57:374.71:22-0.71:18-0.76:027:55New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:053.58:274.72:14-0.92:07-0.86:017:56New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:573.49:194.63:05-0.92:56-0.76:007:56New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:513.310:144.43:58-0.73:50-0.45:597:57Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:483.211:114.14:56-0.44:49-0.15:597:58Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:463.15:56-0.15:530.25:587:59Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:083.812:463.06:560.16:590.55:578:00First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:083.51:553.07:570.38:110.75:568:00First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:173.23:093.18:570.49:230.85:558:01First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:263.04:083.29:480.510:250.85:558:02First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:222.94:563.410:330.511:210.75:548:03Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:102.85:393.511:130.55:538:04Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:552.86:183.612:120.611:52 AM0.55:528:04Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:372.86:543.712:560.512:300.55:528:05Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:162.87:293.81:330.31:060.45:518:06Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:522.88:033.82:050.21:410.45:518:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:272.88:373.82:360.22:160.55:508:07Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:032.79:143.73:090.22:510.55:508:08Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:412.79:533.73:460.33:290.65:498:09Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:212.710:353.64:270.44:120.75:498:10Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:042.711:183.55:110.45:010.85:488:10Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:492.75:560.45:540.85:488:11Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:023.412:372.96:420.46:510.85:478:12Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:503.31:323.07:310.37:530.85:478:12Third Quarter31Sun
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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