35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 85°
L 74°
NW
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 4h 29m 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 - Sep 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:063.66:344.512:140.412:120.26:347:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:044.07:274.61:070.11:130.06:357:28New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:564.38:154.51:54-0.12:07-0.16:367:26New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:444.59:014.32:36-0.22:580.06:367:25New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:314.59:464.13:18-0.13:490.26:377:24Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:184.510:323.84:000.14:420.56:387:22Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:054.411:183.54:440.45:360.86:397:21Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:514.25:300.76:291.16:407:19Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:033.212:384.06:171.17:251.46:407:18First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:513.01:313.77:061.48:281.66:417:16First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:522.82:393.68:041.69:311.76:427:15First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:122.83:463.69:071.710:261.76:437:13First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:172.94:393.710:051.711:141.56:437:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:083.05:253.710:581.611:571.46:447:10Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:533.26:083.811:481.46:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:343.56:463.912:351.112:351.26:467:08Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:113.77:224.01:070.91:171.06:467:06Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:463.97:574.01:380.71:550.96:477:05Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:194.18:323.92:090.62:340.86:487:03Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:554.39:093.82:410.53:130.86:497:02Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:334.49:493.63:160.53:570.86:497:00Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:164.410:343.53:550.64:460.96:506:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:034.411:223.44:400.75:401.16:516:57Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:534.35:320.86:381.26:526:56Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:143.212:504.26:291.07:421.36:536:54Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:153.21:574.27:331.18:521.26:536:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:333.23:154.28:451.19:581.16:546:51Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:533.44:234.29:570.910:570.86:556:50Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:583.75:234.311:040.711:520.56:566:48Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:564.06:184.312:080.56:576:47Waning Crescent30Sat
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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