35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

80°
H -°
L 77°
WSW
3mph
Low tide
6:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 05m at 6:10 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:31 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:003.05:252.911:190.711:390.66:477:24Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:453.06:073.112:000.66:467:25Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:263.16:453.312:270.512:360.46:457:25Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:023.17:183.51:070.31:070.36:437:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:363.17:503.61:410.21:370.26:427:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:093.18:213.72:120.12:070.16:407:28New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:413.18:533.72:450.02:380.16:397:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:163.09:283.73:190.13:110.26:387:30Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:522.910:073.73:570.13:490.36:367:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:332.810:513.64:400.34:320.46:357:31Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:162.811:373.65:270.45:220.56:347:32Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:042.76:190.56:170.56:327:33First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:293.512:592.87:140.67:180.56:317:34First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:283.42:072.98:160.58:270.56:297:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:393.43:213.19:180.39:370.36:287:35First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:483.54:263.510:150.110:430.06:277:36Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:503.55:243.911:10-0.211:47-0.36:267:37Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:483.66:194.212:04-0.56:247:38Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:443.67:114.512:47-0.612:55-0.76:237:39Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:373.68:004.61:42-0.81:43-0.86:227:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:263.68:484.62:32-0.92:29-0.76:207:41Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:143.49:374.43:20-0.73:16-0.56:197:41Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:043.310:274.24:11-0.54:06-0.26:187:42Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:553.111:183.85:04-0.15:000.26:177:43Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:473.05:580.25:570.56:167:44Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:093.512:392.86:520.56:560.86:147:45Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:023.21:412.77:490.78:021.06:137:46Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:053.02:562.88:460.89:111.16:127:46Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:132.93:562.99:360.810:101.06:117:47Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:092.84:433.110:180.811:010.96:107:48Waning Crescent30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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