35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

83°
H 85°
L 73°
NNE
1mph
Low tide
11:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 51m at 11:12 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:46 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:264.04:452.911:01-0.410:54-0.87:124:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:254.25:463.012:01-0.67:125:00New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:204.26:423.212:53-0.87:125:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:104.27:323.312:49-1.01:40-0.97:135:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:584.18:223.31:39-1.02:25-0.97:135:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:443.99:123.22:28-0.83:11-0.87:135:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:293.610:003.23:19-0.53:57-0.67:135:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:133.310:473.14:12-0.14:41-0.47:135:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:553.011:323.05:040.25:23-0.27:125:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:372.75:570.56:060.07:125:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:212.912:242.56:530.76:510.27:125:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:192.81:232.37:550.87:400.37:125:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:212.92:282.28:540.88:310.37:125:09Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:152.93:252.29:470.79:200.37:125:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:033.14:172.310:390.510:090.17:115:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:493.25:062.411:270.310:590.07:115:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:333.45:512.512:080.07:115:13Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:143.56:322.712:44-0.27:105:14Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:513.67:112.912:30-0.41:18-0.47:105:15Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:283.77:513.01:11-0.61:53-0.67:095:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:073.68:333.11:53-0.62:31-0.77:095:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:483.59:183.32:38-0.63:12-0.77:085:19Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:313.410:053.43:28-0.53:56-0.77:085:20Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:173.210:553.44:22-0.34:44-0.77:075:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:063.011:483.45:19-0.25:34-0.67:075:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:592.86:200.06:30-0.57:065:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:503.41:042.67:270.07:32-0.57:065:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:033.42:202.58:380.08:38-0.57:055:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:143.53:322.69:46-0.19:43-0.67:045:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:183.74:382.810:51-0.310:48-0.77:035:27Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:183.85:392.911:50-0.511:49-0.97:035:28Waning Crescent31Thu
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 88% 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 (88% 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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