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 27m at 6:38 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:164.56:293.912:20-0.27:095:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:564.67:104.112:14-0.71:05-0.47:085:43Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:344.77:514.21:03-0.91:49-0.67:075:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:124.78:334.31:51-0.92:32-0.77:065:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:524.79:194.42:40-0.93:13-0.87:065:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:374.510:114.53:29-0.83:56-0.77:055:47Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:294.311:104.54:22-0.64:42-0.67:045:48Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:284.15:21-0.35:33-0.57:035:49Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:154.512:323.96:26-0.16:33-0.47:025:50Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:204.51:363.87:320.07:37-0.37:015:51Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:244.52:393.78:360.08:41-0.37:005:51Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:294.53:423.89:37-0.19:43-0.46:595:52Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:334.54:433.910:34-0.210:41-0.56:585:53Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:324.65:394.111:26-0.411:35-0.76:575:54Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:224.76:294.212:15-0.56:565:55New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:074.77:164.312:25-0.71:01-0.56:555:56New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:494.68:014.41:12-0.71:43-0.56:545:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:304.58:434.41:57-0.62:22-0.56:535:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:094.49:254.42:39-0.52:58-0.36:525:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:484.210:054.33:19-0.33:30-0.26:516:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:274.010:444.23:570.03:58-0.16:506:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:083.811:234.24:380.24:240.16:496:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:533.75:220.44:560.16:486:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:064.112:423.66:160.65:410.26:466:03First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:564.11:343.57:160.76:400.36:456:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:524.12:283.68:160.77:490.36:446:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:534.13:243.79:140.58:580.16:436:06Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:554.24:213.810:090.310:01-0.16:426:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 10:09 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 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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