35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SW
8mph
Low tide
5:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 5:19 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:063.58:273.62:01-0.52:18-0.66:315:57Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:463.39:103.72:45-0.52:57-0.66:295:58Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:293.29:573.73:34-0.43:41-0.56:285:59Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:163.010:463.74:27-0.24:29-0.46:276:00Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:052.811:403.65:230.05:23-0.26:256:01First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:022.66:250.26:23-0.16:246:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:463.51:142.57:370.47:330.06:226:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:073.42:382.68:500.38:460.06:216:04Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:223.53:502.89:570.29:56-0.26:206:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:273.64:523.010:590.011:02-0.46:186:05Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:253.75:483.311:52-0.36:176:06Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:143.76:353.612:01-0.612:36-0.56:156:07Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:573.78:183.812:51-0.72:14-0.67:147:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:373.68:583.82:35-0.72:49-0.67:137:09Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:153.49:373.83:16-0.53:24-0.47:117:10Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:533.210:163.73:57-0.34:00-0.27:107:11Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:323.010:553.54:400.04:370.17:087:12Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:112.811:353.35:230.35:180.47:077:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:512.66:070.66:010.77:057:13Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:173.112:332.46:540.86:490.97:047:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:052.91:252.37:481.07:441.07:037:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:082.82:362.28:521.18:471.07:017:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:212.93:492.39:521.09:490.97:007:17Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:213.04:442.510:440.810:450.76:587:17Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:113.15:332.811:300.611:390.46:577:18Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:573.36:173.112:130.36:557:19Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:403.46:593.512:300.112:530.06:547:20New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:213.57:393.81:17-0.21:31-0.36:527:21New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:013.58:204.02:01-0.52:09-0.56:517:22New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:423.59:024.22:44-0.62:48-0.66:507:23New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:263.49:484.23:30-0.63:30-0.56:487:23Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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