35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

79°
H -°
L 72°
WSW
4mph
High tide
5:25 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:12 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 32m at 5:25 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jul 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:193.51:043.56:55-0.27:280.45:498:22First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:133.32:043.77:48-0.28:320.35:498:22First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:163.23:093.98:45-0.29:380.25:508:22First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:243.14:114.19:43-0.310:420.05:508:22Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:303.15:114.210:42-0.411:45-0.25:518:22Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:333.26:094.411:42-0.45:518:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:363.37:054.512:47-0.412:42-0.55:528:21Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:333.47:574.51:41-0.61:38-0.65:528:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:253.58:464.42:29-0.72:29-0.55:538:21Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:163.59:334.23:16-0.63:19-0.35:538:21Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:063.510:213.94:03-0.54:110.05:548:20Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:563.511:063.74:50-0.35:050.35:558:20Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:433.411:493.45:36-0.15:580.65:558:20Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:283.46:190.16:510.85:568:19Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:323.11:153.37:010.47:451.05:578:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:182.92:083.27:440.58:431.15:578:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:132.73:053.38:310.79:391.15:588:18Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:152.63:573.39:180.710:291.05:598:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:122.64:433.510:060.711:190.95:598:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:032.75:293.610:530.76:008:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:522.86:143.712:070.711:43 AM0.66:018:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:402.96:573.912:520.512:320.46:028:15New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:233.17:374.01:310.31:180.36:028:14New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:043.28:174.12:080.02:020.16:038:14New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:453.48:574.12:45-0.12:450.16:048:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:293.59:404.03:25-0.23:310.16:048:12Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:153.710:263.94:07-0.34:220.16:058:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:033.811:133.84:53-0.35:160.26:068:10Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:533.95:42-0.26:140.36:078:10First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:023.612:453.96:32-0.27:130.46:088:09First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:563.41:444.07:26-0.18:190.56:088:08First Quarter31Thu
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 81% 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 (81% 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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