35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H -°
L 77°
NNE
2mph
High tide
11:54 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:10 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 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 - Sep 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:584.011:103.24:380.85:251.26:347:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:404.011:543.15:200.96:151.36:357:28Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:274.06:070.97:101.46:367:26Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:433.01:234.07:011.08:131.46:377:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:453.02:314.08:041.09:201.26:377:23Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:013.03:424.29:120.910:231.06:387:22Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:133.34:464.310:190.711:220.76:397:21Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:173.65:464.511:240.46:407:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:174.06:424.612:190.312:280.16:407:18New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:134.47:344.61:10-0.11:27-0.16:417:16New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:034.68:224.51:55-0.32:20-0.26:427:15New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:524.89:104.32:39-0.33:12-0.16:437:13Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:414.89:584.03:23-0.24:050.16:437:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:314.710:483.74:090.15:010.56:447:10Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:224.511:383.44:580.45:590.86:457:09Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:124.35:500.86:571.26:467:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:293.21:074.06:441.18:011.46:467:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:283.02:143.87:451.49:081.66:477:04First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:492.93:263.78:531.610:061.66:487:03First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:003.04:243.79:561.610:561.56:497:01Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:543.15:113.710:501.611:391.46:507:00Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:393.35:533.811:401.56:506:58Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:203.56:313.812:171.212:271.36:516:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:573.77:073.812:501.01:071.26:526:55Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:303.97:413.81:200.91:431.06:536:54Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:024.18:143.81:490.72:180.96:536:53Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:344.28:483.72:190.72:530.96:546:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:094.39:243.52:510.73:321.06:556:50Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:464.310:043.43:260.84:141.16:566:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:294.310:483.34:060.95:031.26:576:47Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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