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 41m 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 - Jun 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:583.31:473.47:370.08:110.55:478:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:573.22:503.68:31-0.19:170.45:468:14First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:033.13:523.99:26-0.210:210.15:468:14Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:083.04:504.210:21-0.311:24-0.15:468:15Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:103.15:474.411:18-0.45:468:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:123.16:444.512:27-0.412:17-0.55:458:16Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:123.27:394.61:25-0.61:15-0.65:458:16Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:073.38:314.52:16-0.72:08-0.65:458:17Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:003.39:224.43:06-0.73:01-0.55:458:17Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:543.310:144.13:56-0.63:55-0.25:458:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:483.311:043.84:48-0.44:530.15:458:18Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:413.311:513.55:39-0.25:520.45:458:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:313.26:270.06:510.75:458:19Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:373.21:243.27:120.27:520.95:458:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:262.92:223.27:560.48:541.05:458:20Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:232.73:183.28:410.59:521.05:458:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:242.54:073.39:250.610:430.95:458:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:172.54:503.410:080.611:330.85:458:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:072.55:323.510:520.65:458:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:562.56:153.612:210.711:39 AM0.65:468:22Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:432.66:573.71:030.512:270.55:468:22New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:252.77:373.81:400.31:120.45:468:22New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:052.88:153.92:150.11:530.35:468:22New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:442.98:543.92:500.02:350.25:478:22New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:253.09:343.83:270.03:180.25:478:22Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:093.110:173.84:07-0.14:050.35:478:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:543.211:013.64:50-0.14:580.45:488:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:413.411:473.55:34-0.25:540.45:488:23Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:303.66:20-0.26:520.55:488:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:363.31:253.77:09-0.27:550.55:498:23First Quarter30Sun
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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