33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

84°
H -°
L 72°
SW
12mph
Low tide
7:45 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 7:45 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:425.37:045.412:160.312:360.46:065:57Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:245.37:435.212:560.41:190.56:075:55Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:025.28:205.01:330.42:010.66:075:54Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:375.28:534.92:070.52:400.76:085:52Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:575.19:164.72:370.63:170.96:095:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:555.19:274.63:050.63:551.06:105:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:285.210:034.63:360.64:361.26:105:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:145.210:554.64:140.75:261.26:115:47Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:105.25:020.76:281.26:125:46Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:054.612:195.26:060.77:311.16:135:45Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:254.61:425.37:210.78:320.96:135:43Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:334.82:575.48:330.59:300.66:145:42Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:385.04:045.59:400.310:250.26:155:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:405.35:055.610:420.011:18-0.16:165:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:375.65:595.711:40-0.26:165:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:315.86:515.612:09-0.312:37-0.36:175:37New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:235.97:425.512:59-0.51:31-0.46:185:36New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:176.08:345.41:49-0.52:24-0.36:195:35Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:125.99:295.22:38-0.43:16-0.26:205:33Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:095.710:255.03:26-0.24:080.16:215:32Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:065.611:224.94:160.05:010.36:215:31Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:025.45:080.35:560.56:225:30First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:194.812:575.36:050.56:530.66:235:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:144.81:505.27:030.77:470.76:245:28First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:084.92:405.28:000.78:390.66:255:27First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:005.03:315.28:550.69:290.56:265:26Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:535.14:205.29:470.610:150.46:265:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:445.25:085.210:370.511:000.36:275:23Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:325.35:535.211:250.411:410.36:285:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:175.46:355.112:110.46:295:21Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:585.37:155.012:210.312:550.46:305:20Full Moon31Mon
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 48% 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 (48% 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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