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 1h 09m 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:534.45:144.011:000.110:59-0.46:406:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:434.66:024.311:49-0.211:53-0.66:396:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:284.86:474.512:35-0.56:386:09Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:114.87:324.712:46-0.81:20-0.76:376:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:534.88:174.91:38-0.92:05-0.86:356:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:374.79:065.02:29-0.92:48-0.86:346:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:264.59:595.03:20-0.83:32-0.76:336:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:204.310:584.94:13-0.54:19-0.56:326:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:204.15:10-0.25:12-0.36:306:14Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:024.812:243.96:120.06:13-0.16:296:15Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:084.61:273.97:150.17:200.06:286:16Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:114.52:283.98:170.28:250.06:266:17Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:144.53:284.09:150.19:26-0.16:256:17Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:144.54:274.210:10-0.110:23-0.26:246:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:094.65:214.411:00-0.211:15-0.36:226:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:574.76:094.611:47-0.36:216:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:394.76:544.812:04-0.412:30-0.36:206:20New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:204.77:354.812:50-0.41:10-0.36:186:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:584.68:154.81:34-0.31:47-0.26:176:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:364.48:524.82:15-0.22:20-0.16:166:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:144.29:244.72:54-0.12:490.06:146:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:504.09:494.63:320.13:140.16:136:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:253.910:034.54:080.43:400.26:116:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:023.810:344.54:470.64:130.36:106:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:473.711:224.45:340.84:580.46:096:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:443.76:320.95:560.56:076:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:274.31:433.87:340.87:090.56:066:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:474.42:424.08:340.78:240.46:056:29First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:014.43:424.29:310.59:330.16:036:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:074.64:404.510:240.210:35-0.16:026:30Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:054.75:344.811:14-0.111:33-0.46:016:31Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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