Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 3:21 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:53 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:125.110:334.73:420.64:240.97:066:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:115.110:514.64:100.65:011.17:066:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:365.111:174.64:400.75:421.27:076:54Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:205.15:180.76:301.37:086:53Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:084.512:165.16:070.77:291.37:096:51Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:194.61:255.17:100.88:311.17:096:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:314.72:465.28:240.79:300.97:106:49Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:354.93:565.39:350.610:270.67:116:47Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:385.15:015.410:410.411:220.37:126:46Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:385.46:015.511:420.17:126:45Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:355.66:555.612:140.012:40-0.17:136:44New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:285.87:465.61:06-0.31:36-0.37:146:42New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:216.08:385.51:57-0.42:31-0.37:156:41New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:156.09:315.32:47-0.53:24-0.37:156:40Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:115.910:285.23:36-0.44:17-0.17:166:38Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:095.711:265.04:26-0.35:090.17:176:37Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:085.65:170.06:030.37:186:36Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:254.91:065.46:120.26:590.57:196:35First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:234.92:025.37:100.57:550.67:206:34First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:194.92:545.38:090.68:500.67:206:32First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:135.03:455.29:070.69:420.57:216:31Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:065.14:355.210:020.610:320.47:226:30Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:585.25:245.210:540.511:190.37:236:29Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:485.36:125.211:440.47:246:28Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:365.46:565.212:030.312:320.47:256:27Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:215.56:395.112:450.312:170.46:255:26Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:025.47:195.012:250.31:010.46:265:25Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:405.47:574.81:030.31:430.56:275:24Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:145.28:324.71:380.42:230.66:285:23Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:325.18:584.62:110.43:010.76:295:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:315.19:104.52:430.53:390.86:305:21Waning 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 6:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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