33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

48°
H 74°
L 52°
NNW
16mph
Low tide
8:41 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 8:41 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:40 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Aug 1827

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:324.61:385.17:000.08:050.55:267:17First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:474.52:465.28:07-0.19:090.45:277:16Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:584.53:535.49:12-0.210:100.15:287:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:074.64:575.510:15-0.411:07-0.15:287:14Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:114.75:555.611:15-0.55:297:13Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:104.86:485.612:01-0.312:11-0.65:307:12Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:065.07:395.612:53-0.51:06-0.65:317:11Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:005.08:295.51:43-0.61:58-0.55:317:10Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:535.19:175.32:30-0.62:48-0.35:327:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:465.110:055.13:15-0.53:37-0.15:337:08Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:375.010:544.93:58-0.34:260.25:347:07Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:285.011:434.84:42-0.15:170.55:347:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:195.05:270.16:100.75:357:05Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:334.71:095.06:140.37:050.85:367:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:234.61:595.07:040.47:590.95:367:03Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:134.52:505.07:550.58:510.85:377:02Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:054.53:415.08:460.49:420.75:387:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:574.64:325.19:370.410:300.65:397:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:484.65:205.110:270.311:170.55:396:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:374.76:045.211:150.35:406:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:224.76:435.212:010.412:010.25:416:56New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:034.87:165.112:430.312:470.25:416:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:394.87:425.11:230.21:310.25:426:54New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:094.98:015.12:010.12:160.25:436:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:324.98:315.02:390.13:000.35:446:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:055.09:155.03:170.03:470.45:446:50Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:545.110:084.93:570.04:390.65:456:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:585.211:154.74:440.15:390.75:466:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:195.25:400.26:450.75:466:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:344.61:315.36:470.27:490.65:476:45First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:464.72:375.47:540.18:510.55:486:44Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658901)

Common Questions About Bald Head, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bald Head, NC?

Bald Head, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Bald 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 Bald Head, NC?

Tide predictions for Bald 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 Bald Head, NC?

Tide data for Bald Head, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658901.

What is the moon phase in Bald Head, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bald Head, NC is First Quarter (69% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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