35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

78°
H 82°
L 74°
ENE
1mph
High tide
9:24 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : 3:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 9:24 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:294.27:454.21:230.41:460.56:576:46Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:094.38:244.12:000.42:280.66:586:45Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:474.49:013.92:340.43:070.76:596:43Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:234.39:383.73:060.63:460.86:596:42Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:014.310:183.53:410.84:281.17:006:40Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:394.110:593.34:181.05:111.37:016:39Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:194.011:413.24:591.35:571.57:026:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:003.85:431.56:451.67:036:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:253.012:463.76:301.77:381.77:046:35Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:172.91:403.67:231.88:361.77:046:33Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:232.92:453.68:231.89:321.67:056:32Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:323.03:463.79:241.710:201.47:066:31Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:263.34:383.810:201.411:061.17:076:29Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:133.55:263.911:141.111:500.87:086:28Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:593.96:134.112:080.87:096:27Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:444.26:594.112:340.51:000.57:106:25New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:284.67:444.21:160.21:480.27:106:24New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:124.88:294.11:580.02:350.07:116:23New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:584.99:174.02:40-0.13:240.07:126:21Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:474.910:083.83:250.04:170.27:136:20Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:404.811:033.64:160.25:160.47:146:19Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:354.75:130.46:170.67:156:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:013.512:344.46:140.77:220.87:166:17First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:053.31:414.27:210.98:320.97:176:15First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:253.32:594.08:371.09:370.87:186:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:453.54:083.99:501.010:340.77:196:13Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:463.75:043.910:550.911:250.67:206:12Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:393.95:553.811:560.87:206:11Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:274.16:413.812:120.512:500.77:216:10Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:084.27:213.712:530.41:340.67:226:09Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:454.37:583.61:280.42:130.67:236:08Full Moon31Mon
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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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