Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 6:36 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:58 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Nov 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:384.911:454.24:180.85:401.36:315:20Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:394.85:090.96:351.36:325:19Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:464.312:534.96:140.97:321.16:325:18Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:454.41:584.97:270.88:260.86:335:17Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:424.72:575.08:370.79:190.56:345:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:395.03:565.09:420.510:110.26:355:15Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:365.34:525.010:440.311:020.06:365:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:305.65:455.011:420.111:52-0.26:375:14New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:215.86:354.912:380.06:385:13New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:125.97:264.812:42-0.31:33-0.16:395:12New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:065.88:204.71:34-0.32:26-0.16:405:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:045.79:194.62:25-0.33:190.06:415:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:075.510:224.53:17-0.24:110.26:425:10Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:105.311:254.44:110.05:060.46:435:09Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:115.15:090.36:020.56:445:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:274.51:075.06:110.46:590.56:445:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:254.61:594.97:130.57:530.46:455:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:204.72:484.98:130.58:440.36:465:07Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:144.83:374.89:090.59:320.26:475:07Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:065.04:254.810:030.410:170.16:485:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:565.25:124.710:530.311:000.16:495:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:425.35:574.711:410.311:420.16:505:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:255.36:404.612:270.26:515:05Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:065.27:214.412:210.11:110.36:525:04Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:445.18:004.312:590.21:520.46:535:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:185.08:374.21:340.32:320.56:545:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:454.99:104.12:080.33:090.66:555:04Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:564.89:364.02:420.33:460.76:565:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:224.810:044.03:170.34:230.76:575:03Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:064.810:514.13:580.35:040.76:575:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 9:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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