33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

75°
H 80°
L 66°
WSW
12mph
High tide
12:15 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 6:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 12:15 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jul 1835

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:514.310:464.94:480.14:470.35:077:30Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:544.511:514.85:360.05:500.45:087:30First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:584.76:29-0.17:000.45:087:30First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:584.71:585.07:25-0.28:090.45:097:30First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:024.62:585.28:22-0.39:150.25:097:30Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:064.54:005.49:20-0.310:170.15:107:30Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:114.45:015.510:18-0.411:16-0.15:107:30Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:134.35:595.611:16-0.55:117:29Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:114.46:545.612:11-0.212:11-0.55:117:29Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:064.47:475.51:05-0.31:05-0.45:127:29Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:014.48:395.31:56-0.31:58-0.35:127:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:564.49:305.22:44-0.32:47-0.15:137:28Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:514.410:195.03:30-0.23:360.15:147:28Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:444.411:074.84:14-0.14:240.35:147:28Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:364.511:544.74:580.15:140.65:157:27Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:274.55:420.26:080.85:157:27Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:414.51:164.66:270.37:040.95:167:26Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:294.42:054.87:120.37:590.95:177:26Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:174.32:544.87:580.38:530.85:177:25Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:064.23:444.98:440.39:460.75:187:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:584.24:345.09:320.310:360.65:197:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:494.15:235.110:200.211:250.55:197:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:384.26:075.111:080.25:207:23Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:234.26:475.112:110.411:55 AM0.15:217:23New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:044.27:235.112:560.312:410.15:217:22New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:444.27:545.11:390.21:270.05:227:21New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:214.38:225.22:210.12:130.05:237:20Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:004.48:585.13:020.02:590.05:247:20Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:454.59:445.13:42-0.13:470.15:247:19Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:394.710:394.94:24-0.14:410.25:257:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:404.811:414.85:10-0.15:420.45:267:17First Quarter31Fri
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 31% 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 (31% 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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