35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 84°
L 74°
NE
3mph
Low tide
4:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 4:26 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:043.66:334.512:130.412:090.26:337:30Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:023.97:264.61:080.21:100.16:347:29New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:544.18:144.51:550.02:040.06:357:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:424.38:594.42:38-0.12:530.06:367:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:294.49:444.13:19-0.13:430.36:367:25Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:154.410:283.84:000.14:340.56:377:23Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:014.311:123.54:430.45:270.96:387:22Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:454.111:563.35:260.76:191.16:397:20Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:293.96:101.17:111.46:407:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:413.01:183.76:561.38:101.66:407:17First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:352.92:193.67:481.69:121.76:417:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:482.83:263.68:471.710:081.76:427:15First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:582.84:223.69:461.710:581.66:437:13Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:523.05:113.810:391.611:441.46:437:12Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:393.15:563.911:311.46:447:10Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:233.46:374.012:251.212:201.26:457:09Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:023.67:154.11:010.91:051.06:467:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:393.87:514.11:340.71:460.86:467:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:144.18:284.12:070.52:260.76:477:04Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:514.39:064.02:400.43:070.66:487:03Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:324.49:473.83:160.43:530.76:497:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:154.510:333.73:570.44:430.86:507:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:034.511:223.54:420.55:380.96:506:58Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:534.45:330.76:361.16:516:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:143.312:494.36:290.87:401.26:526:55Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:153.21:564.27:321.08:501.26:536:54Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:313.23:134.28:431.09:581.16:536:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:513.44:234.39:540.910:590.96:546:51Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:573.64:244.310:010.810:550.65:555:49Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:573.95:194.411:060.611:460.45:565:48Waning Crescent30Mon
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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