35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H 84°
L 74°
NNE
2mph
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 6h 03m 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 - Nov 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:574.57:113.612:390.21:240.46:245:07New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:344.57:493.51:140.32:020.56:255:06New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:114.48:283.31:490.52:400.66:265:05Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:494.29:093.22:240.73:210.86:275:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:294.09:523.03:031.04:051.06:285:03Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:113.810:362.93:471.34:511.26:295:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:553.611:222.84:351.55:391.36:305:01First Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:413.55:261.66:301.46:315:00First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:162.812:343.46:221.77:231.36:325:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:222.81:353.37:241.78:131.26:334:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:263.02:333.38:251.58:581.06:344:58Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:163.33:243.49:211.39:400.76:354:57Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:003.64:113.410:141.010:230.46:364:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:444.04:593.511:070.611:080.26:374:56Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:294.35:463.511:580.311:53-0.16:384:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:144.66:333.512:460.06:394:54Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:594.77:203.512:38-0.31:32-0.26:404:54Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:464.88:103.51:24-0.32:21-0.26:414:53Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:364.79:033.42:11-0.23:140.06:424:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:314.610:013.33:05-0.14:130.16:434:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:284.311:013.24:050.25:140.26:444:52Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:264.15:100.46:160.36:454:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:063.212:303.86:190.67:200.46:464:51Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:243.31:443.67:350.78:200.36:474:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:373.52:513.48:480.79:130.26:484:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:363.73:483.39:520.610:010.26:494:50Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:273.94:393.210:520.510:470.16:504:49Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:134.05:273.111:460.411:310.16:514:49Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:564.16:113.112:310.36:524:49New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:354.16:503.012:110.11:090.26:534:48New Moon30Sat
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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