35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 81°
L 74°
SSE
1mph
High tide
7:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 1:34 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 7:32 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Apr 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:093.85:364.011:26-0.65:496:23Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:033.86:274.312:01-0.812:16-0.85:486:24New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:533.87:154.412:54-1.01:01-0.95:466:25New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:403.78:024.41:44-1.01:45-0.95:456:25New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:283.58:494.32:32-0.82:30-0.65:436:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:163.39:384.03:23-0.53:18-0.35:426:27Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:053.110:283.74:16-0.14:100.15:416:28Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:542.911:173.45:100.35:040.45:396:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:462.76:050.66:010.75:386:30First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:123.112:492.67:050.87:040.95:366:30First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:202.92:062.68:080.98:131.05:356:31First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:322.93:072.89:000.99:121.05:346:32First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:272.93:552.99:440.810:040.85:326:33Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:122.94:383.110:240.710:530.75:316:34Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:553.05:173.411:020.511:380.45:306:35Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:353.05:543.611:380.45:286:35Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:123.16:283.712:160.212:120.35:276:36Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:473.17:023.912:520.012:460.25:266:37Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:223.17:383.91:27-0.11:210.15:246:38Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:583.08:164.02:04-0.11:570.15:236:39Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:383.08:583.92:450.02:380.25:226:40Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:222.99:453.93:300.13:240.35:216:40Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:102.910:353.84:200.24:180.45:196:41Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:012.911:283.65:130.35:160.45:186:42Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:583.06:100.36:200.55:176:43Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:283.51:073.17:100.37:300.45:166:44Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:383.42:213.38:110.18:410.35:156:45Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:473.44:253.610:08-0.110:470.06:137:45Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:493.45:224.011:02-0.211:51-0.26:127:46Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:473.46:164.211:55-0.46:117:47Waning Crescent30Tue
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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