35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 84°
L 74°
NNE
8mph
High tide
6:30 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:01 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 6:30 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:053.96:203.012:400.46:544:48New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:413.96:563.012:180.31:120.46:554:48New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:153.97:313.012:530.31:430.36:554:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:493.98:082.91:270.42:150.36:564:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:253.88:462.92:020.42:510.46:574:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:023.79:272.92:400.63:310.46:584:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:413.610:092.93:230.74:120.46:594:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:213.410:522.94:100.84:540.47:004:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:033.311:383.05:010.95:380.47:014:48First Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:493.25:550.96:250.37:014:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:313.112:433.06:560.87:160.17:024:48First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:323.31:463.08:000.78:10-0.17:034:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:343.62:493.09:020.49:05-0.37:044:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:313.93:493.110:030.110:01-0.57:044:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:284.24:493.211:05-0.210:59-0.87:054:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:264.45:493.312:03-0.67:064:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:214.66:453.412:57-0.87:064:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:144.67:393.512:51-1.11:47-0.97:074:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:064.58:343.51:44-1.12:39-0.97:074:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:594.39:313.52:38-0.93:32-0.87:084:51Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:524.010:273.43:37-0.64:27-0.67:084:52Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:443.711:233.44:39-0.25:20-0.47:094:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:353.35:420.16:12-0.27:094:53Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:223.312:302.96:480.47:060.07:104:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:293.21:362.77:570.58:000.17:104:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:333.22:422.59:010.68:510.27:114:54Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:273.33:372.49:570.69:380.27:114:55Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:153.34:272.410:510.510:250.27:114:56Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:593.45:142.511:390.411:100.27:124:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:413.55:572.612:180.27:124:57Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:193.56:352.612:510.17:124:58New Moon31Fri
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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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