35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H 83°
L 75°
E
1mph
High tide
6:54 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 12:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 6:54 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:364.27:564.41:32-0.11:510.06:347:30Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:234.58:434.42:15-0.32:41-0.16:347:29Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:114.79:314.22:58-0.43:32-0.16:357:27Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:024.810:224.03:44-0.34:280.16:367:26Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:554.711:153.84:34-0.25:270.46:377:24Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:504.65:280.16:290.66:377:23Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:093.512:484.46:260.47:350.96:387:21Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:103.31:564.27:280.78:471.06:397:20Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:273.23:144.18:370.99:551.16:407:18Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:463.34:214.09:480.910:541.06:417:17Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:503.45:184.010:521.011:480.96:417:16Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:453.66:074.011:520.96:427:14Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:343.86:514.012:360.812:450.96:437:13Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:163.97:293.91:150.71:290.86:447:11New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:534.18:023.91:480.62:060.86:447:10New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:274.18:353.82:160.62:400.86:457:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:004.19:083.72:450.73:130.96:467:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:344.19:433.53:150.83:491.16:477:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:104.110:213.43:481.04:291.26:477:04Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:484.011:013.24:251.25:131.46:487:02Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:283.911:423.15:061.35:591.56:497:01Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:113.85:511.56:481.66:506:59First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:263.012:593.86:411.67:431.66:516:58First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:193.01:583.87:371.68:421.56:516:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:263.03:033.88:401.59:381.36:526:55First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:343.34:034.09:431.310:301.06:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:333.63:574.19:431.010:210.65:545:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:274.04:504.310:430.611:110.35:545:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:204.45:424.411:410.311:59-0.15:555:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:114.86:324.412:350.05:565:48Full Moon30Wed
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 98% 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 (98% 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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