35.9100’ N, 75.5917’ W

Nags Head, NC

81°
H -°
L 75°
ESE
3mph
High tide
9:36 pm

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 (tomorrow) : 3:49 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:282.94:513.710:131.411:351.46:347:29Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:203.05:383.711:051.46:357:27Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:073.16:223.812:211.211:56 AM1.36:367:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:493.37:013.912:591.112:421.16:377:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:273.57:364.01:310.91:230.96:377:23New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:013.78:104.02:000.72:010.86:387:22New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:353.88:434.02:290.62:390.86:397:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:114.09:193.93:000.53:180.86:407:19Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:484.19:573.73:330.54:010.86:417:17Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:294.210:393.64:110.64:490.96:417:16Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:124.211:243.44:530.75:411.06:427:14Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:594.25:400.86:361.16:437:13First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:133.312:524.26:320.97:361.26:447:11First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:103.21:554.27:310.98:431.26:447:10First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:213.13:094.28:390.99:501.06:457:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:393.34:184.39:480.810:530.86:467:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:483.55:204.510:550.611:520.56:477:06Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:503.86:194.612:010.46:477:04Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:484.17:124.612:470.21:020.26:487:03Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:394.48:004.51:350.01:560.16:497:01Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:264.68:454.42:17-0.12:450.16:507:00Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:124.79:304.12:580.03:340.36:506:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:584.610:163.93:390.24:250.56:516:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:434.511:023.64:220.55:170.96:526:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:284.311:483.35:070.86:101.26:536:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:134.05:541.27:031.46:546:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:353.11:023.86:431.58:031.66:546:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:313.02:023.67:381.79:061.76:556:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:472.93:133.68:391.810:011.76:566:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:553.04:113.69:401.810:481.66:576:46Waning Crescent30Sun
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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