33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

78°
H 84°
L 71°
WSW
2mph
High tide
12:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 7:06 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 12:40 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Sep 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:564.54:285.29:380.410:390.75:496:41Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:514.75:195.310:370.311:280.45:506:40Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:414.96:045.411:330.15:506:39New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:295.16:475.512:150.112:27-0.15:516:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:155.37:315.51:02-0.11:21-0.15:526:36New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:035.58:165.31:48-0.22:14-0.15:536:35Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:555.69:075.22:33-0.33:060.05:536:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:525.610:045.03:20-0.34:000.25:546:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:535.511:054.84:08-0.14:560.45:556:31Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:575.45:010.15:560.65:556:29First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:084.712:595.46:000.26:580.75:566:28First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:104.61:585.37:030.47:580.75:576:26First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:094.72:555.38:050.48:550.65:576:25Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:064.83:515.39:040.39:480.55:586:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:034.94:435.410:010.310:390.45:596:22Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:585.15:315.410:530.311:260.35:596:21Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:485.26:155.411:430.36:006:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:345.36:565.312:100.212:300.36:016:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:175.37:365.212:510.31:160.46:016:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:585.38:165.01:300.31:590.56:026:15Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:375.28:544.82:050.52:400.76:036:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:145.19:324.72:370.63:190.96:046:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:465.010:094.53:050.73:571.16:046:11Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:065.010:454.43:330.74:371.36:056:10Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:294.911:294.44:060.85:221.46:066:08Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:194.94:490.86:171.56:066:07Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:254.412:324.95:450.97:161.46:076:06Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:244.41:435.06:530.98:141.26:086:04Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:214.62:455.18:050.89:101.06:096:03Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:194.83:445.39:120.610:030.76:096:01Waning Crescent30Mon
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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