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 52m 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 - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:564.86:235.112:03-0.45:596:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:434.97:115.312:29-0.612:50-0.65:586:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:304.87:595.51:23-0.71:37-0.75:576:33Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:194.68:505.52:16-0.72:23-0.65:556:34Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:124.59:465.43:08-0.63:11-0.55:546:35Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:094.310:475.24:01-0.44:00-0.35:536:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:114.111:515.04:56-0.14:540.05:516:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:144.15:540.25:560.25:506:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:544.81:154.16:550.37:020.45:496:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:544.72:134.37:530.38:050.45:476:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:514.63:104.48:480.29:050.35:466:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:454.64:054.69:400.110:000.25:456:40Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:364.74:574.810:280.010:520.15:436:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:234.75:455.011:13-0.111:400.05:426:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:074.76:285.111:55-0.15:416:42New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:484.67:095.212:26-0.112:33-0.15:406:43New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:274.57:465.21:100.01:100.05:386:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:064.48:205.11:520.01:430.15:376:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:434.28:475.02:310.22:120.35:366:45Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:184.18:574.93:090.32:400.35:356:46Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:484.09:164.83:450.53:100.45:346:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:153.99:554.84:220.73:470.45:336:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:553.910:454.75:040.84:320.55:316:48First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:564.011:464.75:560.85:280.65:306:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:034.16:560.86:400.65:296:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:594.72:064.37:550.67:570.55:286:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:134.73:074.68:520.49:080.35:276:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:214.74:084.99:460.110:130.15:266:52Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:254.75:065.210:39-0.211:14-0.15:256:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:234.86:595.512:30-0.46:247:54Full Moon30Sun
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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