35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 84°
L 74°
NW
2mph
High tide
10:06 am

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 : 4:26 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 10:06 am (4.2 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 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:303.28:483.92:33-0.22:32-0.15:496:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:113.19:323.93:17-0.13:140.05:476:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:562.910:203.84:060.14:020.15:466:25Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:442.811:123.74:590.24:560.25:446:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:382.75:570.45:560.35:436:26First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:123.612:452.77:030.57:040.45:426:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:253.52:062.88:130.48:180.35:406:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:433.53:193.19:170.39:280.15:396:29Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:493.64:213.410:160.010:34-0.25:376:30Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:493.75:173.711:11-0.211:37-0.45:366:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:433.76:084.012:00-0.55:356:31Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:313.76:544.212:31-0.612:43-0.65:336:32Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:163.67:374.31:19-0.71:23-0.65:326:33Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:583.58:194.22:03-0.62:02-0.45:316:34Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:413.39:014.02:48-0.42:42-0.15:296:35Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:253.19:443.83:33-0.13:250.25:286:36Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:092.910:283.54:200.24:110.55:276:36Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:532.711:133.35:070.65:000.85:256:37Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:392.65:560.85:521.15:246:38Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:033.112:362.56:511.06:511.25:236:39Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:052.91:522.57:511.17:571.25:226:40Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:162.92:562.68:441.08:571.15:206:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:132.93:452.89:290.99:500.95:196:41Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:013.04:273.110:110.710:410.75:186:42Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:453.15:083.410:510.511:290.45:176:43Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:273.15:473.711:310.35:156:44Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:083.27:243.912:130.11:090.16:147:45New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:473.28:034.11:53-0.11:47-0.16:137:46New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:273.28:434.22:33-0.32:25-0.26:127:46New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:093.19:264.23:15-0.33:07-0.16:117:47Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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