35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H 92°
L 77°
WSW
9mph
High tide
1:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:24 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:323.36:034.411:39-0.16:108:07Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:323.57:004.612:41-0.212:39-0.46:118:06New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:293.77:534.71:35-0.51:36-0.66:118:05New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:234.08:444.72:24-0.72:30-0.66:128:04New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:174.19:364.63:13-0.83:25-0.66:138:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:124.210:304.34:03-0.74:23-0.46:148:02Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:074.211:234.04:56-0.65:24-0.16:158:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:014.25:49-0.36:260.26:158:00First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:153.712:574.16:42-0.17:300.56:167:59First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:113.42:003.97:380.28:380.76:177:57First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:173.13:083.98:360.59:440.86:187:56First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:303.04:093.89:350.710:430.96:197:55Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:323.05:033.810:310.811:390.96:197:54Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:273.05:513.811:240.86:207:53Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:173.16:363.912:290.812:160.86:217:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:003.27:153.91:110.71:010.86:227:51Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:383.37:503.91:450.61:380.76:237:49Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:133.48:233.92:140.52:130.76:237:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:473.58:573.92:430.42:470.76:247:47Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:223.69:313.83:130.43:240.86:257:46Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:583.610:083.63:460.54:030.96:267:44Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:353.710:463.54:230.64:471.06:267:43Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:143.711:253.45:020.75:331.16:277:42Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:553.85:440.76:221.26:287:40Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:083.312:403.86:290.87:161.26:297:39Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:563.21:343.97:190.88:151.16:307:38Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:553.12:374.08:170.89:181.06:307:36Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:043.23:424.19:190.610:190.76:317:35Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:113.44:444.310:200.411:190.46:327:34Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:143.65:434.511:220.26:337:32Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:153.96:414.712:180.112:25-0.16:337:31New Moon31Mon
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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