35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

84°
H 85°
L 74°
NNW
7mph
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 3h 07m 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 - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:584.68:143.61:380.22:280.37:256:06New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:374.68:543.42:160.33:080.47:266:05New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:164.49:353.32:530.53:480.67:276:04Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:574.210:183.13:310.74:320.97:286:03Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:404.010:033.03:131.04:181.16:295:02Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:233.810:492.94:001.35:051.26:305:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:073.611:372.84:501.55:541.36:315:00First Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:553.45:431.76:451.46:325:00First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:342.812:493.36:411.77:361.36:334:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:432.91:503.27:431.78:221.26:344:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:413.12:453.28:421.59:041.06:354:57Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:263.43:333.39:361.39:440.76:364:56Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:083.74:193.310:271.010:260.56:374:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:504.05:053.311:190.711:110.36:384:55Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:344.35:523.312:070.46:394:54Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:184.56:383.412:520.16:404:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:024.67:243.412:40-0.11:370.06:414:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:494.78:133.31:25-0.22:250.06:424:53Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:394.69:063.32:13-0.13:180.16:434:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:344.410:043.23:070.14:160.26:444:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:304.211:043.24:080.35:160.36:454:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:274.05:140.56:160.36:464:51Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:093.212:303.76:230.67:170.36:464:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:243.41:413.57:380.78:150.26:474:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:353.62:483.38:500.79:070.26:484:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:333.83:453.29:540.69:560.16:494:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:254.04:383.110:540.410:430.16:504:49Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:134.15:283.111:490.311:300.16:514:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:574.26:143.012:350.26:524:48New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:384.26:553.012:130.11:140.26:534:48New Moon30Thu
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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