35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
L 76°
SW
5mph
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 2h 07m 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 - Jun 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:063.812:483.36:49-0.27:040.35:468:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:043.51:543.37:460.08:150.55:468:14First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:093.23:043.48:410.19:260.55:468:15First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:172.94:023.69:330.210:290.55:468:15Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:162.84:523.710:200.211:260.55:458:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:082.75:383.811:040.35:458:16Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:582.66:213.812:210.411:50 AM0.45:458:17Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:442.77:013.81:070.312:340.45:458:17Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:262.77:393.81:450.31:150.45:458:18Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:042.78:153.82:180.21:530.45:458:18Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:412.78:513.72:500.22:290.55:458:19Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:182.79:283.63:230.23:050.65:458:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:582.710:073.54:000.33:450.75:458:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:392.710:463.44:390.34:290.85:458:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:202.811:253.35:200.45:170.95:458:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:002.96:000.46:081.05:458:21Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:063.212:443.06:400.37:011.05:458:21Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:503.01:343.27:230.38:000.95:458:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:412.92:303.48:110.29:020.75:468:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:422.83:283.79:020.110:030.55:468:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:452.84:244.09:550.011:030.25:468:22Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:462.85:214.210:51-0.25:468:22Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:472.96:194.412:05-0.111:49 AM-0.45:468:22Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:483.17:164.61:05-0.412:49-0.55:478:22New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:463.28:114.61:59-0.61:47-0.65:478:22New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:423.39:054.52:50-0.72:42-0.65:478:23New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:383.410:004.43:42-0.73:38-0.55:488:23Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:363.510:544.14:36-0.64:40-0.35:488:23Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:333.511:463.85:30-0.55:440.05:498:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:283.66:21-0.36:470.35:498:23First Quarter30Thu
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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