35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
L 76°
SW
7mph
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 3h 51m 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 - Apr 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:133.210:384.14:20-0.44:18-0.46:477:24Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:043.111:314.05:15-0.25:12-0.26:457:25Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:582.96:140.16:110.06:447:26First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:283.812:582.87:170.37:160.26:437:27First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:353.62:142.88:280.48:300.36:417:28First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:583.43:382.99:380.49:460.36:407:28First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:123.44:443.110:380.310:540.26:387:29Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:123.45:413.411:330.111:580.06:377:30Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:063.46:313.712:230.06:367:31Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:533.47:153.912:54-0.11:05-0.26:347:32Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:353.47:544.01:40-0.21:43-0.26:337:33Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:133.38:304.02:20-0.32:16-0.16:327:33Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:493.29:053.92:57-0.22:490.06:307:34Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:253.19:413.83:320.03:220.26:297:35Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:032.910:193.64:100.23:590.56:287:36Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:432.811:003.44:500.44:400.76:267:37Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:242.711:413.35:330.65:250.96:257:38Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:062.66:180.86:131.16:247:38Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:263.112:532.57:081.07:061.26:227:39Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:183.01:522.58:021.08:071.26:217:40Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:202.93:012.68:581.09:101.16:207:41Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:253.04:002.99:480.810:090.96:197:42Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:193.14:493.210:340.511:050.56:177:43Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:093.15:363.511:200.36:167:43Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:583.26:223.912:000.212:060.06:157:44Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:473.37:084.212:53-0.212:52-0.36:147:45New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:343.47:544.51:41-0.51:37-0.56:137:46New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:203.48:404.52:28-0.62:22-0.56:127:47New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:093.39:304.53:16-0.63:09-0.56:117:48Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:013.310:244.44:08-0.54:01-0.36:097:49Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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