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 1h 01m at 8:16 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:444.37:195.312:350.112:310.06:048:26Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:304.38:015.31:220.11:140.16:048:26Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:144.28:425.12:060.11:550.26:058:26Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:564.19:215.02:480.22:350.36:058:26Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:364.19:554.93:270.33:110.36:068:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:124.010:184.84:040.33:460.46:068:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:424.010:304.74:370.44:210.56:078:26Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:044.111:034.75:100.45:000.66:078:26Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:424.211:494.65:440.35:470.76:088:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:344.46:240.26:470.86:088:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:444.61:344.67:120.18:010.96:098:25Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:464.52:364.88:070.19:130.86:098:25Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:514.43:395.09:070.010:210.66:108:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:004.34:465.210:10-0.111:240.46:108:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:104.25:545.411:13-0.26:118:23Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:174.36:565.512:240.112:15-0.46:128:23New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:184.37:555.61:20-0.11:14-0.56:128:23New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:164.48:525.62:15-0.32:11-0.66:138:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:154.59:505.53:06-0.53:07-0.66:148:22New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:154.610:455.33:56-0.54:00-0.56:148:21Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:134.711:375.24:44-0.54:53-0.36:158:21Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:104.85:32-0.45:470.06:168:20Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:285.01:044.96:20-0.36:430.26:168:19First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:174.81:575.07:10-0.27:410.46:178:19First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:064.62:475.17:59-0.18:380.56:188:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:544.53:365.18:490.09:330.56:188:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:444.44:265.29:380.110:270.56:198:17Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:344.45:175.210:260.211:180.46:208:16Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:264.36:065.211:140.26:208:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:174.36:545.212:060.412:010.26:218:15Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:044.37:385.212:530.312:460.26:228:14Full Moon31Thu
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 11:48 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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