35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H -°
L 77°
SW
9mph
Low tide
7:08 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 7:08 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:32 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Feb 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:274.05:513.212:00-0.97:025:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:224.16:463.412:00-1.212:52-1.17:015:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:124.17:363.512:55-1.31:39-1.27:005:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:594.08:253.51:45-1.32:24-1.26:595:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:463.89:153.52:34-1.13:10-1.06:585:34Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:333.610:033.43:26-0.83:57-0.86:575:35Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:173.310:503.34:18-0.44:43-0.56:565:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:013.011:373.15:11-0.15:29-0.26:555:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:452.76:030.36:150.06:545:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:292.912:362.47:010.57:060.26:535:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:312.81:412.38:040.78:010.46:525:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:362.82:492.39:020.78:540.46:515:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:312.93:452.39:550.69:440.36:505:42Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:203.04:352.410:460.410:340.26:495:43Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:053.15:212.611:310.211:220.06:485:44Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:473.36:022.812:090.06:475:45Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:253.46:402.912:05-0.212:44-0.36:465:46New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:003.57:163.112:45-0.41:17-0.46:455:47New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:363.57:533.21:23-0.51:51-0.66:435:48New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:133.58:333.42:03-0.62:28-0.66:425:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:523.49:163.42:46-0.53:09-0.66:415:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:353.310:023.53:33-0.43:53-0.66:405:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:213.210:503.54:25-0.34:42-0.56:395:52Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:103.011:433.55:20-0.15:33-0.46:375:53First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:052.96:200.06:31-0.36:365:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:453.41:122.87:270.17:36-0.36:355:54First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:593.42:282.88:370.08:43-0.46:335:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:113.53:382.99:43-0.19:49-0.56:325:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 46% 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 (46% 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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