Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:09 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 3:30 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - May 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:594.88:235.71:54-0.52:00-0.66:237:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:514.79:155.72:48-0.62:50-0.66:227:55New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:464.610:125.63:41-0.63:40-0.56:217:56Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:444.511:125.44:33-0.54:30-0.36:207:57Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:454.45:26-0.35:23-0.16:197:58Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:155.212:464.46:22-0.16:210.16:187:58First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:165.01:464.47:190.17:240.36:177:59First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:154.92:424.68:160.18:260.46:168:00First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:094.83:364.79:100.19:260.46:158:01First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:014.74:304.910:020.010:220.36:148:01Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:524.75:225.110:51-0.111:150.26:138:02Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:414.76:115.211:37-0.16:138:03Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:284.76:575.312:050.112:20-0.16:128:04Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:124.67:405.412:530.01:010.06:118:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:544.58:205.41:380.01:400.16:108:05Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:344.48:585.32:220.02:170.26:108:06Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:144.29:335.13:040.12:500.36:098:07Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:514.19:585.03:430.23:210.46:088:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:234.010:044.94:200.43:520.46:088:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:474.010:304.94:570.54:250.56:078:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:164.011:144.85:350.55:060.56:068:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:064.16:180.65:560.66:068:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:094.81:104.27:100.57:010.76:058:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:154.82:164.48:060.48:170.66:058:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:274.83:184.69:030.29:310.56:048:12Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:344.74:194.99:590.010:380.36:048:13Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:404.75:215.210:54-0.211:410.06:038:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:434.76:195.511:49-0.46:038:14Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:414.77:145.712:40-0.212:42-0.56:038:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:374.68:075.71:37-0.41:36-0.66:028:16New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:324.59:035.72:32-0.52:29-0.66:028:16New Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658901)

Common Questions About Bald Head, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bald Head, NC today?

Slack tide in Bald Head, NC is approximately 6:19 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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