Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 7:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 50m at 1:40 pm (5.0 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 - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:174.72:075.27:17-0.28:040.46:238:13First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:134.53:035.38:13-0.29:060.56:248:12First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:104.44:005.39:10-0.110:060.46:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:074.34:585.310:080.011:040.46:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:054.35:545.311:040.011:580.36:268:09Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:024.46:475.311:580.06:278:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:554.47:355.312:480.212:500.06:278:07Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:444.58:195.21:360.21:390.16:288:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:314.59:025.12:220.22:250.26:298:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:174.59:435.03:030.23:090.36:298:04Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:014.510:234.83:420.33:500.56:308:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:454.511:014.74:160.44:290.76:318:02Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:274.511:394.54:470.55:080.96:328:01Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:094.55:140.65:501.16:328:00Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:184.312:514.65:430.66:401.36:337:59Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:024.21:364.66:190.67:401.46:347:58Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:514.12:244.77:070.68:421.36:357:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:434.13:164.88:060.69:421.26:357:55Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:394.14:144.99:120.610:401.06:367:54Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:384.15:155.110:180.411:350.86:377:53Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:374.36:125.311:210.26:377:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:324.57:035.512:270.512:190.06:387:51New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:234.77:515.61:170.21:16-0.26:397:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:134.98:375.62:050.02:10-0.36:397:48New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:045.19:255.52:52-0.23:04-0.36:407:47New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:585.310:145.33:38-0.43:57-0.26:417:46Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:535.411:065.14:23-0.44:500.06:427:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:515.45:08-0.35:450.26:427:43Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:014.912:505.45:57-0.16:440.56:437:42First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:594.71:485.46:510.17:460.76:447:41First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:574.62:465.47:490.28:470.76:447:39First Quarter31Wed
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 4:35 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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