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 19m 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 - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:412.66:063.912:010.611:33 AM0.45:498:22Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:332.76:554.012:520.312:260.25:508:22New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:232.97:424.21:370.01:180.05:508:22New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:103.18:284.22:19-0.22:07-0.25:518:22New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:583.29:144.23:02-0.42:56-0.25:518:22New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:483.410:024.13:47-0.53:49-0.25:528:22Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:403.610:523.94:34-0.54:47-0.15:528:22Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:333.711:423.75:23-0.55:470.15:538:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:253.86:13-0.46:490.25:548:21First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:333.41:223.97:03-0.37:550.45:548:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:303.12:273.97:57-0.29:040.45:558:20First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:382.83:334.08:550.010:110.55:558:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:502.74:344.09:540.111:150.45:568:20Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:552.75:324.010:530.25:578:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:572.86:274.012:160.311:54 AM0.25:578:19Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:532.97:174.01:110.212:520.25:588:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:423.08:004.01:550.11:420.25:598:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:253.18:393.92:330.12:240.35:598:17Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:063.29:163.83:080.13:040.46:008:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:473.29:533.63:420.13:440.66:018:16Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:273.310:303.44:170.24:270.86:018:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:053.311:073.24:520.35:120.96:028:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:433.311:443.05:280.45:581.16:038:14Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:203.36:050.66:451.26:048:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:242.81:023.36:430.77:361.36:048:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:082.71:513.47:270.88:331.36:058:12Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:022.52:483.48:160.89:311.26:068:11Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:062.53:473.69:110.810:281.06:078:10Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:082.64:423.810:070.711:240.86:088:09Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:062.75:364.011:030.56:088:08Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:032.96:304.212:190.512:020.26:098:08Waning Crescent31Tue
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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