35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

82°
H 83°
L 74°
NE
3mph
Low tide
3:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 13m at 3:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 pm (3.8 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 - Dec 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:273.97:463.01:040.31:590.36:544:48Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:003.98:232.91:380.42:330.46:554:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:373.89:032.82:130.53:110.56:554:48Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:163.79:452.72:520.73:530.66:564:48Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:563.510:282.73:360.84:370.76:574:48Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:383.411:132.74:240.95:210.76:584:48Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:213.35:151.06:070.66:594:48Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:022.712:103.26:111.06:550.57:004:48Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:002.91:063.17:130.97:460.37:004:48Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:023.12:093.18:160.78:370.17:014:48Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:593.53:083.19:170.49:27-0.27:024:48Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:523.94:053.210:160.110:19-0.57:034:48Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:454.25:023.211:16-0.311:13-0.77:034:49Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:384.55:583.312:13-0.67:044:49New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:314.76:523.312:07-0.91:05-0.87:054:49New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:234.77:453.412:59-1.01:56-0.97:054:50New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:154.68:413.31:51-1.02:49-0.87:064:50Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:104.49:393.22:45-0.83:46-0.77:074:50Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:064.110:383.23:45-0.54:44-0.57:074:51Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:013.811:383.14:49-0.25:41-0.37:084:51First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:573.45:550.16:38-0.27:084:52First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:443.112:593.17:060.47:340.07:094:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:573.12:072.88:180.58:270.07:094:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:583.23:072.79:220.59:140.17:104:53Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:493.33:582.610:190.59:590.17:104:54Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:353.44:462.611:130.410:420.17:104:54Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:173.55:312.611:590.311:250.17:114:55Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:563.56:122.612:370.17:114:56Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:323.66:502.612:050.01:090.07:114:56Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:063.67:262.712:410.01:400.07:124:57Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:403.68:002.61:160.02:110.07:124:58Full Moon31Sat
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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