Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:19 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 52m at 3:20 pm (5.0 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:504.84:134.69:55-0.110:08-0.36:006:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:494.85:114.810:48-0.311:04-0.55:586:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:424.96:035.111:38-0.511:57-0.65:576:33Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:294.96:505.212:24-0.65:566:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:124.97:355.312:47-0.61:08-0.55:546:35Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:544.88:185.31:35-0.61:50-0.45:536:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:364.69:015.22:20-0.42:29-0.25:526:36Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:184.49:425.03:04-0.23:040.05:506:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:024.210:244.93:450.03:370.35:496:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:484.111:094.74:270.34:080.55:486:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:374.011:584.55:120.64:420.75:466:39Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:293.96:010.75:280.85:456:40Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:524.41:214.06:540.86:310.95:446:41Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:464.42:144.07:480.87:410.95:436:41Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:404.43:064.28:410.78:450.75:416:42Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:344.43:594.39:310.69:450.55:406:43Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:264.54:504.510:190.410:410.35:396:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:144.65:364.811:050.111:330.15:386:44Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:574.66:175.011:50-0.15:366:45New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:384.66:545.212:25-0.112:34-0.25:356:46New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:174.67:315.31:15-0.21:18-0.35:346:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:594.58:115.42:06-0.32:03-0.35:336:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:484.48:595.42:56-0.32:48-0.35:326:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:454.39:585.23:47-0.23:37-0.25:316:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:494.211:115.14:400.04:310.05:296:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:564.25:380.15:330.25:286:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:245.02:004.37:390.27:410.36:277:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:304.93:004.58:390.18:480.26:267:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:304.93:594.79:350.09:500.16:257:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:274.84:564.910:29-0.210:490.06:247:54Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 pm — 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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