35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

87°
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 1h 10m 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 - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:313.02:553.68:321.89:351.66:586:45Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:373.13:523.69:311.710:201.46:586:43Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:293.34:413.710:261.511:031.26:596:42Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:143.65:273.811:181.211:460.97:006:41Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:583.96:123.912:100.97:016:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:424.36:564.012:280.61:000.67:026:38New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:244.67:404.01:100.31:460.47:036:36New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:074.88:234.01:510.22:310.27:036:35New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:514.99:093.92:330.13:180.27:046:34Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:394.99:593.83:170.14:090.47:056:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:324.810:533.74:080.35:060.57:066:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:274.611:503.65:040.56:050.77:076:30Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:244.46:060.77:080.87:086:28First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:523.51:284.27:120.98:140.97:086:27First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:073.52:434.18:251.09:190.87:096:26First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:273.63:534.09:391.010:160.77:106:24Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:313.94:513.910:450.911:080.67:116:23Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:264.15:443.911:460.811:570.57:126:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:164.36:323.812:420.77:136:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:004.47:163.812:420.41:300.67:146:19Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:404.57:563.71:220.42:100.67:156:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:174.58:333.61:580.42:470.67:166:17Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:534.49:113.52:320.63:220.77:176:16Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:294.29:503.43:070.74:000.97:176:14Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:084.110:323.23:451.04:411.17:186:13Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:493.911:163.14:271.25:261.37:196:12Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:313.85:131.46:121.47:206:11Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:003.012:143.66:021.66:591.47:216:10Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:483.01:013.56:541.77:491.47:226:09Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:443.01:563.47:521.78:401.37:236:08Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:483.22:563.48:531.69:281.17:246:07Third Quarter31Sat
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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