35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

77°
H -°
L 74°
ENE
5mph
High tide
8:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:11 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 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 - Dec 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:593.911:343.14:440.35:430.26:544:48First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:543.65:480.66:410.46:554:48First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:393.012:553.36:560.87:390.56:564:48First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:533.02:023.18:071.08:300.56:574:48First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:543.12:593.09:081.09:140.56:574:48Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:433.33:472.910:020.99:540.56:584:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:253.44:312.810:530.810:320.46:594:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:043.55:142.811:380.611:110.37:004:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:413.75:552.912:160.47:014:48Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:163.86:332.912:500.37:014:48Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:503.87:092.912:260.21:220.27:024:48Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:253.87:462.81:020.11:560.17:034:48Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:013.88:242.81:380.12:320.17:044:49Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:393.89:062.82:170.23:130.27:044:49Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:203.79:502.83:000.33:570.27:054:49Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:043.610:372.83:480.44:440.27:064:50Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:503.511:272.94:420.55:320.17:064:50Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:393.45:400.56:220.07:074:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:243.012:353.26:420.57:16-0.17:074:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:293.21:403.17:500.48:12-0.37:084:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:343.52:463.18:560.19:07-0.57:084:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:343.93:483.19:59-0.110:03-0.77:094:52Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:314.14:483.111:02-0.411:00-0.97:094:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:274.45:473.212:02-0.77:104:53New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:214.56:423.212:55-0.97:104:54New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:124.57:343.212:49-1.11:45-0.97:114:55New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:024.48:263.21:39-1.02:34-0.87:114:55New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:524.29:193.12:29-0.83:26-0.77:114:56Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:433.910:133.03:23-0.44:18-0.57:114:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:313.611:042.94:20-0.15:08-0.27:124:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:173.25:180.25:56-0.17:124:58First Quarter31Fri
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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