33.8800’ N, 78.0017’ W

Bald Head, NC

73°
H 83°
L 68°
NNE
12mph
High tide
12:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 6:01 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 12:09 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Feb 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:554.55:104.010:56-0.210:54-0.47:085:43Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:444.55:584.111:43-0.211:39-0.47:085:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:294.56:434.112:27-0.37:075:44Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:114.57:244.112:23-0.51:08-0.37:065:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:484.48:014.01:04-0.51:47-0.27:055:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:184.48:334.01:43-0.52:23-0.27:045:47Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:364.38:504.02:21-0.42:55-0.27:035:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:474.39:074.12:58-0.43:26-0.27:035:49Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:204.39:444.23:37-0.33:57-0.27:025:50Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:044.210:324.34:21-0.14:34-0.27:015:51Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:574.111:304.35:160.15:21-0.27:005:52Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:013.96:250.26:23-0.26:595:53Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:434.41:173.87:390.27:36-0.26:585:54Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:064.42:353.88:480.08:48-0.36:575:55Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:254.63:483.99:51-0.29:55-0.66:565:56Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:384.74:554.110:50-0.510:57-0.86:555:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:414.95:554.311:46-0.711:55-1.16:545:58Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:375.06:504.512:38-0.96:535:59New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:295.17:434.712:50-1.31:28-1.16:525:59New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:195.08:344.71:43-1.32:15-1.16:506:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:074.99:254.72:33-1.23:00-1.06:496:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:544.710:164.73:22-1.03:44-0.86:486:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:414.511:064.64:11-0.74:27-0.66:476:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:294.311:574.55:01-0.35:11-0.36:466:04First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:194.15:540.05:58-0.16:456:05First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:494.41:104.06:500.26:500.16:446:06First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:414.32:023.97:460.37:440.26:426:06First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:344.32:554.08:410.38:380.26:416:07Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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