33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

84°
H 87°
L 71°
WSW
10mph
High tide
1:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 7:45 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 1:51 pm (5.0 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 - Jan 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:144.88:444.12:07-0.72:58-0.47:175:14Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:494.89:264.12:51-0.73:41-0.47:175:14Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:374.810:214.23:38-0.64:27-0.47:175:15Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:364.711:274.24:30-0.55:17-0.47:175:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:454.55:31-0.36:12-0.47:175:17Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:354.312:534.46:39-0.27:11-0.57:185:18Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:404.51:564.37:46-0.28:10-0.67:185:18Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:424.62:584.28:51-0.39:08-0.77:185:19Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:444.83:594.29:52-0.510:05-0.87:185:20Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:454.94:584.210:50-0.611:00-0.97:185:21Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:425.05:534.311:45-0.711:53-1.07:175:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:345.06:454.312:36-0.87:175:23New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:235.07:344.312:44-1.01:26-0.87:175:24New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:104.98:224.21:33-0.92:12-0.87:175:25New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:564.79:104.22:19-0.82:56-0.67:175:26Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:424.69:584.13:03-0.63:38-0.57:175:26Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:264.410:464.03:46-0.44:18-0.37:165:27Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:124.211:354.04:29-0.14:57-0.17:165:28Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:594.15:150.15:380.07:165:29First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:254.012:474.06:070.36:220.17:155:30First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:164.01:363.97:040.47:100.17:155:31First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:064.02:263.88:010.48:000.07:145:32First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:574.13:173.88:580.38:53-0.17:145:33Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:504.24:103.89:520.29:45-0.27:145:34Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:434.35:013.910:440.010:37-0.47:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:314.45:483.911:33-0.211:27-0.67:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:164.66:324.012:21-0.47:125:37Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:564.77:134.112:17-0.81:07-0.67:115:38Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:344.87:534.21:05-0.91:52-0.77:115:39Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:124.88:364.31:53-1.02:36-0.87:105:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:544.89:234.32:42-1.13:20-0.87:095:41Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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