35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H 90°
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 1h 48m 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 - Jun 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:342.65:573.711:240.55:478:13Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:222.76:393.812:400.412:100.45:468:14Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:062.77:214.01:220.212:560.25:468:14New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:492.88:034.12:010.01:410.15:468:15New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:312.98:464.12:40-0.12:240.05:468:15New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:153.09:314.13:22-0.23:100.05:458:16Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:043.010:194.04:07-0.24:000.15:458:17Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:553.111:083.84:56-0.24:570.25:458:17Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:473.311:583.75:46-0.25:570.35:458:18Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:413.46:37-0.26:590.35:458:18First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:513.41:413.67:28-0.28:060.45:458:19First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:503.22:473.78:23-0.29:150.35:458:19First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:583.03:503.99:18-0.210:210.25:458:19Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:052.94:484.110:13-0.211:240.15:458:20Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:072.95:434.211:09-0.25:458:20Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:072.96:384.212:26-0.112:07-0.25:458:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:043.07:294.21:21-0.21:03-0.25:458:21Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:553.08:154.22:08-0.31:53-0.15:458:21Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:423.18:594.02:51-0.22:390.05:458:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:283.19:423.83:33-0.13:240.25:468:22Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:143.110:243.64:150.04:110.45:468:22Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:003.011:053.44:570.15:000.75:468:22Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:423.011:443.25:380.25:490.95:468:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:243.06:160.46:381.15:478:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:233.01:073.06:530.57:301.25:478:22Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:062.71:553.17:330.68:261.25:478:22Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:572.62:493.28:170.69:231.15:488:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:562.53:413.39:030.610:161.05:488:23Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:552.44:293.59:510.611:080.85:488:23Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:482.55:173.710:410.55:498:23Waning Crescent30Sat
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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