35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H -°
L 75°
SW
5mph
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 4h 47m 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:164.15:354.211:320.611:530.45:575:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:044.36:204.112:250.55:575:45Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:464.57:004.012:330.31:090.55:585:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:244.57:393.81:090.31:490.65:595:42Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:024.58:173.71:430.52:290.76:005:41Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:394.48:563.52:170.73:091.06:015:39Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:184.29:383.32:541.03:521.26:025:38Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:594.010:213.23:341.24:381.46:025:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:413.911:053.04:191.55:251.66:035:35Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:263.711:542.95:081.76:171.86:045:34Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:173.66:001.87:161.86:055:32Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:572.91:203.56:591.98:121.76:065:31Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:093.02:243.68:021.88:591.56:075:30Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:073.23:163.69:001.69:421.36:085:28Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:533.54:033.79:541.310:231.06:085:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:373.84:483.810:471.011:050.76:095:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:204.25:333.911:380.711:470.46:105:24New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:034.56:183.912:270.46:115:23New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:464.87:023.912:290.21:120.26:125:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:304.97:483.81:110.11:590.26:135:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:174.98:373.71:540.12:490.36:145:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:094.89:313.52:420.23:450.56:155:18Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:044.710:283.43:370.44:450.76:165:17Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:024.411:293.34:390.75:480.86:175:16First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:054.25:460.96:540.96:175:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:423.31:184.06:591.08:010.96:185:13First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:063.42:323.98:161.08:590.86:195:12Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:143.73:323.89:251.09:500.66:205:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:093.94:243.710:270.910:370.56:215:10Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:584.15:133.611:250.711:210.56:225:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:434.35:573.612:140.66:235:08Full Moon31Tue
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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