35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 82°
L 75°
SW
6mph
High tide
8:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 2:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 8:09 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:233.02:163.67:530.18:490.65:498:22First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:242.83:173.98:480.09:520.45:498:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:312.84:174.19:45-0.110:550.25:508:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:362.85:174.310:43-0.211:59-0.15:508:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:402.96:174.511:45-0.35:518:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:443.17:164.61:00-0.312:48-0.55:518:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:433.38:114.61:55-0.51:47-0.65:528:21Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:393.49:034.52:45-0.62:42-0.55:528:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:343.59:554.33:35-0.63:37-0.45:538:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:293.610:464.04:26-0.54:37-0.15:538:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:233.611:343.65:16-0.45:380.25:548:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:143.66:03-0.26:380.55:558:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:213.31:053.66:480.07:390.75:558:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:092.92:003.57:330.38:430.95:568:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:052.73:003.58:200.59:441.05:578:19Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:102.53:543.59:090.710:381.05:578:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:102.44:423.59:570.811:311.05:588:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:032.55:293.510:450.85:598:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:542.56:143.612:220.911:35 AM0.85:598:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:422.76:573.71:050.712:250.76:008:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:242.87:363.81:410.51:100.66:018:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:032.98:113.82:130.41:510.56:018:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:393.08:463.82:430.32:290.56:028:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:173.19:223.83:150.23:090.56:038:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:563.310:003.73:490.13:530.66:048:13Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:363.410:403.54:260.14:410.66:048:12Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:183.611:223.45:050.15:320.76:058:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:023.75:470.16:260.76:068:11First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:073.212:513.86:330.17:240.86:078:10First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:573.01:483.97:230.28:280.86:078:09First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:592.92:544.08:220.29:350.76:088:08First Quarter31Mon
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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