35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

84°
H -°
L 74°
ENE
5mph
High tide
10:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 10:19 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:012.46:200.96:161.05:486:23Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:322.91:012.37:181.07:161.15:476:24Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:412.92:152.48:191.08:191.05:466:25Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:483.03:162.59:140.99:170.85:446:26Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:433.14:072.810:030.710:120.65:436:27Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:313.34:533.110:490.411:060.25:416:27Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:173.45:383.411:320.111:56-0.15:406:28Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:013.56:203.812:13-0.25:396:29New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:433.67:024.112:42-0.412:52-0.55:376:30New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:253.67:454.31:27-0.61:32-0.65:366:31New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:093.58:314.32:12-0.62:14-0.65:346:32Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:573.49:204.33:02-0.63:01-0.45:336:32Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:483.210:134.13:56-0.43:54-0.25:326:33Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:423.111:093.94:54-0.14:520.05:306:34Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:402.95:560.15:550.25:296:35First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:113.712:502.97:040.37:060.45:286:36First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:293.52:142.98:150.48:220.45:266:37First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:483.43:243.19:180.39:330.35:256:37Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:523.44:223.410:140.210:370.25:246:38Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:473.45:143.611:050.111:350.05:236:39Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:363.45:593.811:500.05:216:40Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:203.46:393.912:24-0.112:28-0.15:206:41Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:583.37:154.01:05-0.21:02-0.15:196:42Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:343.27:494.01:42-0.11:340.05:186:42Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:093.18:243.92:170.02:060.25:166:43Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:473.09:013.72:520.12:410.45:156:44Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:262.99:403.53:310.33:200.75:146:45Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:062.711:213.45:130.55:030.96:137:46Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:482.65:570.75:501.16:127:47Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:043.212:322.56:440.86:411.26:117:48Third Quarter30Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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