Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 55m at 9:19 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:30 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:564.31:274.17:340.37:49-0.27:175:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:074.42:374.18:470.28:51-0.37:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:194.63:474.09:530.09:53-0.57:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:294.84:544.010:55-0.310:53-0.87:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:345.05:544.111:53-0.511:51-0.97:175:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:335.16:504.212:48-0.77:175:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:295.27:464.312:47-1.11:40-0.87:175:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:255.18:414.31:41-1.22:31-0.97:175:19Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:195.09:374.32:33-1.13:19-0.87:175:20Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:114.810:324.33:24-1.04:06-0.77:175:21Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:024.611:274.34:15-0.74:54-0.67:175:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:514.45:07-0.45:43-0.47:175:22Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:204.312:404.36:03-0.26:33-0.37:175:23Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:134.41:284.17:010.07:23-0.27:175:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:044.42:174.07:580.18:12-0.27:175:25Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:544.53:073.98:530.19:01-0.27:165:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:464.53:593.99:460.09:49-0.27:165:27Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:384.64:503.910:36-0.110:36-0.37:165:28Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:284.65:393.911:24-0.211:21-0.37:165:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:144.66:243.912:09-0.27:155:30New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:574.67:053.912:05-0.412:52-0.27:155:31New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:364.57:423.912:47-0.41:33-0.27:145:32New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:094.58:123.91:27-0.42:11-0.27:145:33New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:344.48:313.92:05-0.42:46-0.27:145:34Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:484.48:534.02:42-0.43:20-0.27:135:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:154.49:314.13:21-0.33:54-0.37:125:36Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:574.310:194.24:04-0.24:31-0.37:125:37Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:494.211:164.34:570.05:16-0.37:115:38First Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:524.06:040.16:12-0.37:115:39First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:254.31:053.97:190.27:18-0.37:105:40First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:424.42:193.88:300.18:27-0.47:095:41First Quarter31Fri
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 12:24 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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