35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

82°
H 90°
L 77°
SW
6mph
High tide
12:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 7:16 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 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 - May 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:152.86:240.66:250.86:097:49First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:313.41:072.97:140.57:240.86:087:50First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:253.32:103.08:080.48:300.66:077:51First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:293.23:173.39:040.39:360.46:067:51First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:353.34:163.79:580.010:390.16:057:52Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:363.35:124.110:52-0.211:41-0.26:047:53Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:343.46:074.411:46-0.56:037:54Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:333.47:024.612:41-0.612:41-0.76:027:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:283.57:544.71:37-0.81:33-0.86:017:56Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:213.58:454.72:28-0.92:24-0.76:007:56Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:133.59:384.53:19-0.83:15-0.65:597:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:083.410:324.34:13-0.64:11-0.35:587:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:053.311:274.05:10-0.35:120.05:587:59Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:013.26:06-0.16:150.35:578:00Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:213.612:593.17:020.27:200.65:568:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:173.32:063.17:570.48:300.85:558:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:213.03:143.18:510.59:360.95:558:02Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:262.94:083.39:390.510:330.85:548:03Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:192.84:533.410:210.611:250.85:538:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:062.75:343.511:000.65:528:04Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:522.76:133.612:140.611:41 AM0.55:528:05Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:352.76:503.712:560.512:220.55:518:06Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:152.87:263.81:320.31:020.45:518:07New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:532.88:023.82:050.21:400.45:508:07New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:292.88:373.82:370.12:170.45:508:08New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:062.89:153.83:110.12:550.45:498:09New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:452.89:553.73:490.23:350.55:498:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:282.910:373.64:300.24:220.55:488:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:122.911:213.65:150.25:130.65:488:11Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:593.06:000.26:080.65:478:12Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:083.412:493.26:470.17:070.65:478:12First Quarter31Fri
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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