35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

75°
H 82°
L 74°
NNW
4mph
High tide
6:12 am

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 : 12:03 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 6:12 am (3.0 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:474.48:094.51:42-0.32:04-0.26:347:30Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:374.68:564.42:27-0.42:54-0.26:357:29Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:254.69:434.23:11-0.33:450.16:357:27Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:134.510:313.93:55-0.14:380.46:367:26Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:024.411:183.64:420.25:330.76:377:24Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:494.25:300.66:271.06:387:23Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:043.412:363.96:190.97:231.36:387:21Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:543.21:293.77:091.28:241.56:397:20Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:533.02:343.68:051.49:251.66:407:19Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:073.03:383.69:041.510:161.56:417:17Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:093.14:303.610:001.511:021.46:417:16Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:593.25:163.710:511.411:441.36:427:14Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:443.45:583.811:401.36:437:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:263.66:383.912:231.112:271.16:447:11Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:053.87:153.912:580.81:100.96:447:10New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:404.07:513.91:310.71:490.76:457:08New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:164.28:263.92:040.52:280.66:467:07New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:534.39:043.82:380.43:080.66:477:05New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:324.49:453.83:150.43:520.76:487:04Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:164.410:313.63:560.54:410.86:487:02Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:034.411:193.54:430.65:340.96:497:01Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:544.45:350.76:301.06:506:59First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:123.512:494.36:320.87:311.06:516:58First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:113.41:534.27:350.98:371.06:516:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:243.43:064.28:450.99:410.86:526:55First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:413.64:134.39:540.810:400.66:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:463.95:134.310:590.611:360.46:546:52Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:464.26:094.412:030.46:556:51Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:404.57:024.412:290.21:020.26:556:49Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:304.77:494.31:170.01:530.16:566:48Full Moon30Tue
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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