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 52m 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 - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:263.45:584.411:320.56:337:30Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:273.76:534.412:310.412:360.36:347:29Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:204.07:414.41:200.21:320.26:357:27Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:074.28:244.32:020.02:210.26:367:26Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:514.39:064.12:410.03:070.36:367:25Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:334.39:473.93:180.13:530.56:377:23Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:164.310:293.63:560.34:410.86:387:22Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:574.111:113.44:350.65:291.16:397:20Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:384.011:523.15:170.96:171.46:407:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:213.86:001.27:071.66:407:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:373.01:083.66:471.58:051.76:417:16Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:302.82:093.57:391.79:091.86:427:14Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:432.83:183.58:391.710:051.76:437:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:532.94:153.69:391.710:531.66:437:12Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:473.05:043.810:331.511:361.36:447:10Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:343.25:483.911:261.36:457:09Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:173.56:304.012:171.112:171.16:467:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:583.87:104.112:540.81:040.86:467:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:374.17:484.11:290.51:480.66:477:04New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:154.48:274.02:040.32:310.56:487:03New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:564.69:093.92:400.23:150.46:497:01Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:394.79:543.83:190.24:040.56:507:00Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:274.710:433.64:040.34:580.76:506:58Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:194.610:363.43:540.54:560.95:515:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:134.511:333.34:500.75:571.15:525:55First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:154.35:520.97:061.25:535:54First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:413.21:314.27:011.08:171.15:535:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:073.32:464.28:161.09:201.05:545:51Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:213.53:494.29:260.910:160.85:555:49Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:223.84:454.210:320.811:080.65:565:48Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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