35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

86°
H -°
L 77°
ENE
4mph
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 1h 43m 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 - Jun 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:152.99:283.83:230.03:070.45:468:13Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:572.910:083.64:020.23:480.65:468:14Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:402.810:493.44:430.34:330.85:468:14Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:232.811:293.35:240.45:201.05:468:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:052.86:050.56:101.15:458:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:093.112:482.86:450.67:011.25:458:16Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:522.91:372.97:260.67:561.25:458:17Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:402.82:313.08:100.68:551.15:458:17Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:372.63:243.38:560.59:520.95:458:18Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:362.64:133.59:430.410:460.75:458:18Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:302.65:013.810:310.311:410.45:458:19Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:232.75:524.011:220.15:458:19Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:182.86:434.212:360.112:16-0.15:458:19New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:122.97:344.41:27-0.21:10-0.35:458:20New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:033.18:254.42:15-0.42:02-0.45:458:20New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:553.29:164.43:03-0.52:54-0.55:458:21New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:493.310:094.33:53-0.63:49-0.45:458:21Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:463.411:034.14:47-0.54:50-0.25:458:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:433.511:563.85:40-0.55:540.05:458:21Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:403.66:33-0.46:590.25:468:22First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:503.41:413.67:25-0.38:080.35:468:22First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:503.12:473.78:19-0.29:180.45:468:22First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:592.93:493.89:130.010:230.45:468:22Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:042.74:443.910:060.111:230.45:478:22Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:032.65:363.910:580.25:478:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:592.66:253.912:210.311:51 AM0.35:478:22Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:502.77:103.91:120.312:430.35:488:23Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:362.87:513.81:530.21:290.35:488:23Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:162.88:293.82:290.22:090.45:498:23Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:552.99:053.73:020.22:460.55:498:23Full Moon30Fri
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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