35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

82°
H 82°
L 75°
E
5mph
Low tide
3:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1m at 3:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:183.64:422.810:54-0.110:51-0.66:335:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:173.95:413.211:49-0.511:52-0.96:325:57Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:114.06:343.612:37-0.96:305:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:004.17:243.912:47-1.21:22-1.16:295:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:484.08:134.11:39-1.32:06-1.26:286:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:363.89:044.12:31-1.22:51-1.16:266:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:253.69:554.13:26-1.03:39-0.96:256:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:153.210:463.94:23-0.64:29-0.66:236:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:052.911:403.65:22-0.25:22-0.26:226:03Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:592.66:240.26:190.26:216:04Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:433.31:082.47:340.57:270.46:196:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:033.12:342.48:450.78:390.56:186:06Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:153.13:402.49:470.79:440.56:166:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:133.14:352.610:430.710:420.56:156:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:033.15:222.711:310.511:330.36:146:09Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:443.26:022.912:080.36:126:09Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:203.36:363.112:140.212:380.26:116:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:523.37:073.312:480.11:030.06:096:11New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:223.37:383.41:190.01:290.06:086:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:533.28:093.41:510.01:570.06:066:13New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:253.18:413.52:250.02:270.06:056:14Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:002.99:173.53:020.13:010.26:046:15Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:372.89:563.53:430.33:390.36:026:15Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:172.710:393.44:280.44:220.46:016:16Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:002.611:273.45:170.65:120.55:596:17First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:512.56:120.76:080.55:586:18First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:253.312:552.57:160.77:150.55:566:19First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:383.32:122.68:230.68:250.35:556:20First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:513.53:222.99:250.39:320.05:536:20Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:543.64:243.310:230.010:37-0.35:526:21Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:533.85:223.711:18-0.411:40-0.75:516:22Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 93% 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 (93% 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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