35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

86°
H -°
L 77°
ENE
7mph
Low tide
6:15 pm

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 33m at 6:15 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (3.3 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 - May 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:113.38:294.32:21-0.42:11-0.26:097:49Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:533.29:104.13:02-0.32:500.06:087:50Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:353.19:523.93:43-0.13:310.26:077:51Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:192.910:353.74:260.14:150.56:057:52Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:032.811:193.45:110.45:020.86:047:53Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:482.75:570.65:521.06:047:53Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:023.212:342.76:430.86:441.26:037:54Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:483.11:272.67:310.97:411.36:027:55Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:412.92:312.78:200.98:431.26:017:56Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:422.83:312.99:080.89:421.16:007:57Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:402.84:183.19:520.710:350.95:597:58Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:312.85:013.410:340.611:270.75:587:58Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:182.85:433.711:180.45:577:59Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:052.96:273.912:170.412:030.25:568:00Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:523.07:114.11:050.112:490.05:568:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:373.07:554.31:49-0.21:34-0.15:558:02New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:223.18:404.32:32-0.32:19-0.25:548:02New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:093.19:294.33:17-0.43:06-0.25:538:03Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:003.110:214.24:07-0.33:59-0.15:538:04Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:553.111:164.05:02-0.24:580.05:528:05Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:523.25:58-0.16:010.25:528:06Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:103.812:513.26:54-0.17:070.35:518:06First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:083.51:593.37:510.08:180.45:508:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:153.33:103.58:490.09:300.45:508:08First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:253.14:113.79:43-0.110:360.35:498:09Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:273.05:053.910:34-0.111:380.25:498:09Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:232.95:554.111:250.05:488:10Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:182.96:434.112:360.012:160.05:488:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:082.97:284.11:25-0.11:040.05:488:11Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:532.98:094.02:08-0.11:470.15:478:12Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:342.98:483.92:46-0.12:270.25:478:13Full Moon31Wed
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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