35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

82°
H 85°
L 74°
WNW
5mph
High tide
2:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:35 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 2:46 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Aug 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:042.84:444.210:100.211:280.46:108:07Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:103.05:474.411:140.06:118:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:163.26:474.512:310.112:19-0.26:128:05New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:163.57:434.61:27-0.21:21-0.46:128:04New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:123.88:344.62:17-0.42:17-0.46:138:03New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:043.99:244.43:03-0.53:11-0.46:148:02Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:574.110:134.13:50-0.54:07-0.16:158:01Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:494.111:023.84:37-0.35:060.26:158:00Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:404.111:493.55:25-0.16:050.56:167:59Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:294.06:110.27:040.86:177:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:363.11:213.86:580.58:061.16:187:56First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:292.82:223.77:480.89:111.26:197:55First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:372.73:263.68:431.010:111.36:197:54First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:482.64:233.69:401.211:051.36:207:53Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:472.75:133.610:341.211:571.26:217:52Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:392.86:003.711:271.26:227:50Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:262.96:433.812:431.112:171.16:237:49Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:083.17:213.91:190.91:020.96:237:48Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:453.27:553.91:500.71:410.86:247:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:193.48:283.92:180.52:170.86:257:45Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:533.69:013.82:470.42:540.86:267:44Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:283.79:373.73:180.43:340.86:267:43Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:053.810:143.63:510.44:180.96:277:42Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:453.910:553.44:280.55:061.06:287:40Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:274.011:393.35:090.55:571.06:297:39Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:134.15:550.66:521.16:307:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:273.11:074.16:460.77:541.26:307:36Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:253.02:124.17:450.79:031.16:317:35Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:383.03:254.18:520.710:101.06:327:34Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:543.14:334.310:000.611:130.76:337:32Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:023.35:364.411:060.46:337:31Waning Crescent31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 35% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (35% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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