35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H 82°
L 74°
NE
5mph
Low tide
2:54 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 2:54 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:57 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:112.97:243.81:250.31:010.35:478:13New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:492.97:593.91:590.11:390.35:468:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:262.98:353.92:330.02:160.25:468:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:042.99:143.93:090.02:550.35:468:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:452.99:553.83:480.03:360.35:468:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:292.910:403.84:320.14:240.45:458:16Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:152.911:273.75:190.15:170.55:458:17Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:043.06:080.16:130.55:458:17Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:163.612:573.16:580.07:140.55:458:18First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:093.41:583.37:510.08:190.45:458:18First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:113.33:043.68:47-0.19:260.35:458:18First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:193.24:063.99:42-0.310:300.05:458:19Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:223.25:034.110:37-0.411:34-0.25:458:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:233.25:594.411:33-0.55:458:20Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:243.36:544.512:36-0.512:30-0.65:458:20Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:213.37:464.61:32-0.61:24-0.65:458:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:143.38:364.52:23-0.72:15-0.55:458:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:053.39:254.33:11-0.73:04-0.45:458:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:573.310:154.14:00-0.53:56-0.15:458:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:493.211:043.84:51-0.34:510.25:468:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:403.111:503.55:41-0.15:480.55:468:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:283.16:280.26:430.85:468:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:353.21:203.07:130.37:411.05:468:22Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:233.02:173.07:580.58:421.15:478:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:192.83:153.18:430.69:391.15:478:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:182.64:033.29:260.610:301.05:478:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:112.64:463.410:080.611:190.85:488:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:002.65:283.510:510.65:488:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:482.66:103.712:080.611:37 AM0.55:488:23Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:352.76:523.812:530.412:240.45:498:23New Moon30Wed
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 98% 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 (98% 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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