Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 40m at 7:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Dec 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:365.57:464.512:58-0.51:44-0.26:595:03New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:225.38:334.41:44-0.32:31-0.17:005:03Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:095.19:214.22:27-0.13:150.17:005:03Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:564.910:104.13:090.13:580.37:015:03Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:444.711:014.13:490.34:400.57:025:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:334.511:534.04:310.55:250.77:035:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:224.45:170.76:110.77:045:03First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:454.01:114.36:140.86:580.77:045:03First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:374.11:594.27:150.97:450.67:055:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:284.22:474.28:150.88:320.57:065:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:184.43:374.19:130.79:190.37:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:094.54:264.110:080.610:060.17:075:03Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:584.65:154.011:010.410:530.07:085:04Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:434.86:004.011:520.211:40-0.27:095:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:244.96:424.012:420.17:095:04Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:025.07:234.112:28-0.31:30-0.17:105:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:425.08:074.11:17-0.42:18-0.17:115:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:275.08:574.12:06-0.53:05-0.27:115:05Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:214.99:544.12:55-0.53:52-0.27:125:06Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:224.910:574.13:47-0.54:42-0.27:125:06Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:254.74:43-0.45:35-0.27:135:07Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:014.312:254.65:46-0.26:30-0.37:135:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:024.41:224.56:52-0.17:26-0.47:145:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:014.62:174.47:56-0.18:21-0.57:145:08Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:584.83:124.38:58-0.29:14-0.67:155:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:554.94:074.29:57-0.310:07-0.77:155:10Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:515.15:014.210:52-0.410:58-0.77:155:10Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:435.15:524.211:45-0.411:48-0.77:165:11New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:315.16:394.212:34-0.57:165:12New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:175.07:254.212:35-0.61:21-0.47:165:12New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:014.91:21-0.52:06-0.37:175:13New 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 10:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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