35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 81°
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 3h 01m 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:112.84:014.19:250.210:400.56:098:07Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:222.95:054.310:290.111:460.36:108:06Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:293.16:074.411:350.06:118:05Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:343.37:054.512:470.012:40-0.16:118:04Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:323.57:574.51:40-0.21:39-0.36:128:03Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:253.88:464.42:27-0.42:32-0.36:138:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:153.99:324.23:11-0.43:24-0.16:148:01Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:044.010:183.93:54-0.34:170.26:158:00Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:524.011:033.64:38-0.15:120.56:157:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:383.911:463.35:210.16:060.86:167:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:223.86:030.46:591.16:177:57Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:293.01:083.66:450.77:571.36:187:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:162.82:023.57:311.08:581.46:197:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:172.63:053.58:231.29:571.46:197:54Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:292.64:043.59:181.310:501.46:207:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:292.64:553.610:121.311:411.36:217:51Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:212.75:433.711:041.26:227:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:102.96:273.812:281.111:56 AM1.06:227:49Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:543.17:073.91:060.912:450.96:237:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:333.37:434.01:380.61:280.76:247:46New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:103.58:184.02:090.42:090.66:257:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:463.78:553.92:400.32:500.56:267:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:253.99:333.83:140.23:340.56:267:42Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:074.110:153.73:510.24:220.66:277:41Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:514.211:003.54:320.25:140.76:287:40Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:384.211:483.35:180.36:090.86:297:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:294.26:080.47:081.06:307:37First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:413.21:284.27:030.68:141.06:307:36First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:453.02:394.18:070.79:251.06:317:34First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:033.03:534.29:160.710:310.96:327:33Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:193.24:584.310:250.611:340.76:337:32Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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