33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

81°
H 82°
L 73°
E
9mph
Low tide
6:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 6:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:57 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - May 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:164.45:515.211:130.011:570.05:266:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:024.56:345.412:01-0.25:256:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:474.57:165.512:49-0.212:50-0.35:247:00Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:334.58:015.51:40-0.31:39-0.45:237:01Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:244.58:535.52:31-0.42:28-0.45:237:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:224.49:535.43:21-0.43:19-0.35:227:02Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:254.410:565.24:12-0.34:13-0.25:217:03Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:284.511:595.15:05-0.25:120.05:207:04Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:314.66:01-0.26:150.15:197:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:585.01:304.86:58-0.27:200.15:187:05Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:544.92:265.07:54-0.38:210.15:177:06Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:474.93:215.28:47-0.49:200.05:167:07Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:404.84:155.39:38-0.410:15-0.15:167:08Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:324.85:065.410:28-0.411:08-0.25:157:08Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:224.75:545.511:15-0.411:58-0.25:147:09Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:094.76:385.512:00-0.35:137:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:544.67:205.412:46-0.212:44-0.15:137:11New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:384.58:015.31:31-0.11:250.05:127:11New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:234.48:415.12:140.02:040.25:117:12New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:074.39:194.92:550.22:400.35:117:13Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:524.29:544.83:340.33:130.55:107:13Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:374.110:224.64:110.53:470.65:107:14Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:234.110:454.54:470.64:250.75:097:15Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:124.25:260.65:150.85:087:16First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:014.36:110.66:180.95:087:16First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:284.41:494.57:010.57:280.95:087:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:294.42:384.77:530.48:350.85:077:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:284.33:304.98:470.29:380.65:077:18Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:304.34:255.19:420.010:380.35:067:19Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:324.35:185.310:37-0.111:340.15:067:20Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:304.46:095.511:32-0.35:067:20Full Moon31Sun
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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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