33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

59°
H 68°
L 51°
NNE
29mph
High tide
2:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 7:53 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 2:00 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 1831

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:145.03:505.59:090.29:540.26:096:01Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:125.24:455.510:070.110:460.16:106:00Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:075.45:355.611:010.011:350.06:115:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:575.56:215.511:520.06:125:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:455.67:045.512:210.012:410.16:125:56New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:305.67:465.31:050.01:280.26:135:54New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:145.58:285.21:470.22:130.36:145:53New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:575.49:105.02:260.32:550.56:155:52Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:405.39:534.83:010.53:360.76:155:50Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:235.210:374.63:330.74:171.06:165:49Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:085.011:244.54:040.85:001.16:175:48Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:565.04:361.05:471.36:185:46First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:154.512:464.95:201.06:411.36:195:45First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:064.51:374.96:191.17:351.26:195:44First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:584.52:275.07:271.08:291.16:205:43First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:494.63:185.18:320.99:210.86:215:41Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:424.84:105.29:330.710:120.66:225:40Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:345.05:005.310:310.511:010.36:235:39Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:235.25:475.411:260.311:490.16:235:38Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:095.56:315.412:200.16:245:37Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:535.67:165.412:37-0.11:130.06:255:36Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:395.78:045.31:24-0.32:05-0.16:265:34Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:295.88:575.12:12-0.32:57-0.16:275:33Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:265.79:565.03:01-0.33:490.16:285:32Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:305.610:594.93:51-0.14:440.26:285:31Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:355.54:460.05:420.46:295:30Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:024.812:395.45:460.26:420.46:305:29Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:044.91:385.36:490.37:400.46:315:28Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:025.02:335.37:510.38:360.36:325:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:585.13:275.38:510.39:290.16:335:26Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:535.24:195.39:470.210:190.06:345:25Waning Crescent31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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