35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

85°
H 85°
L 73°
E
4mph
High tide
5:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:23 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 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 - May 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:303.17:433.81:440.11:250.26:097:49New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:053.18:163.82:160.11:580.26:087:50New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:403.08:493.82:470.12:310.36:077:51New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:153.09:243.73:190.13:060.46:067:51Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:532.910:013.63:540.33:430.66:057:52Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:332.910:413.54:330.44:250.76:047:53Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:132.811:223.45:160.55:110.86:037:54Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:562.86:000.66:010.96:027:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:053.312:412.86:450.66:540.96:017:56First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:523.21:353.07:330.57:530.96:007:56First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:483.12:363.28:260.48:570.75:597:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:513.13:373.59:190.29:590.45:587:58Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:533.14:333.810:120.010:580.15:587:59Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:513.25:274.211:05-0.311:59-0.35:578:00Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:493.36:224.512:00-0.55:568:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:473.47:154.712:57-0.612:55-0.75:558:01Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:423.58:084.81:50-0.91:48-0.85:548:02Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:353.59:004.72:41-0.92:39-0.85:548:03Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:303.59:554.53:34-0.93:33-0.65:538:04Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:273.510:504.34:29-0.74:32-0.45:528:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:253.411:464.05:27-0.55:36-0.15:528:05Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:233.46:23-0.36:410.25:518:06Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:413.61:243.37:19-0.17:490.55:518:07Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:413.32:343.38:150.19:000.65:508:08Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:493.03:383.49:090.310:040.65:498:08Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:512.94:303.59:570.311:010.65:498:09Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:442.85:163.610:420.411:540.65:488:10Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:332.75:583.611:250.45:488:10Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:192.76:383.712:420.412:080.45:488:11Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:012.87:153.71:220.312:500.45:478:12New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:402.87:503.81:550.21:280.45:478:12New 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 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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