Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:56 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 28m at 12:10 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - May 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:154.41:524.17:190.97:001.06:227:55First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:084.42:444.28:100.98:061.06:217:56First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:594.33:354.38:590.89:091.06:207:56First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:494.34:274.59:470.710:090.86:197:57Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:394.35:184.710:330.511:060.76:187:58Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:284.26:054.911:190.36:177:59Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:154.26:495.112:000.512:040.26:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:584.27:295.312:520.312:490.16:168:00Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:394.28:065.41:420.11:340.06:158:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:204.28:455.42:320.02:21-0.16:148:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:064.29:305.43:21-0.13:09-0.16:138:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:594.210:275.34:10-0.13:59-0.16:128:03Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:014.211:335.25:00-0.14:520.06:118:04Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:074.25:520.05:500.16:118:05Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:395.11:124.46:470.06:540.26:108:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:425.02:134.67:440.08:010.36:098:06Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:384.93:114.88:40-0.19:050.26:098:07Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:324.94:075.19:33-0.310:060.16:088:08Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:264.85:025.310:25-0.411:040.06:078:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:184.75:555.411:15-0.411:58-0.16:078:09Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:094.66:445.512:03-0.46:068:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:584.57:295.512:50-0.112:49-0.36:068:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:444.58:135.41:39-0.11:34-0.16:058:11New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:294.48:555.32:270.02:170.06:048:12New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:154.39:365.13:110.12:580.26:048:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:014.210:184.93:540.23:360.46:048:13Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:484.111:004.74:340.44:120.56:038:14Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:354.011:424.65:130.64:480.76:038:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:254.05:510.75:270.86:028:15Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:264.51:154.16:310.76:160.96:028:16First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:124.42:054.27:150.77:181.06:028:17First Quarter31Sat
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 3:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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