35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 81°
L 75°
SW
6mph
High tide
8:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 2:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 8:09 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Nov 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:083.86:213.612:241.07:256:06Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:474.16:013.612:290.612:070.76:265:05Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:244.36:413.712:080.412:480.56:275:04Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:024.47:213.612:460.21:280.36:285:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:424.58:033.61:250.22:100.36:295:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:254.58:493.52:070.22:570.36:305:01Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:134.59:403.52:530.33:480.46:315:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:034.410:343.43:450.44:440.46:324:59Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:574.211:313.44:430.65:410.56:334:59Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:544.15:450.76:420.56:344:58Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:363.41:003.96:530.77:450.46:354:57Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:533.52:133.88:050.78:450.36:364:56Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:013.83:183.89:130.69:400.16:374:56Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:004.04:163.710:160.410:330.06:384:55Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:544.35:113.711:180.211:24-0.26:394:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:444.56:023.712:120.06:404:54New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:314.66:483.612:12-0.21:00-0.16:414:53New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:134.57:323.512:55-0.21:43-0.16:424:52New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:554.48:143.41:350.02:240.16:434:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:364.38:583.32:150.23:070.36:444:51Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:184.09:433.12:570.53:520.56:454:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:013.810:293.03:420.84:380.76:464:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:443.611:142.94:311.05:240.86:474:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:273.45:201.26:100.96:484:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:042.812:153.26:131.46:580.96:494:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:032.81:113.17:121.47:470.96:504:49First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:062.92:113.08:111.38:330.76:514:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:593.13:043.09:061.19:170.66:524:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:433.43:523.19:570.910:010.46:534:48Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:263.64:393.110:480.610:460.16:534:48Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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