Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 1:37 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jun 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:274.75:005.110:21-0.110:590.36:028:17Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:174.65:505.211:07-0.111:490.26:018:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:064.66:375.311:52-0.16:018:18Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:534.57:215.312:360.112:340.06:018:19New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:374.58:015.21:220.11:150.06:018:19New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:204.48:385.12:060.11:550.16:008:20New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:004.39:095.02:480.12:330.16:008:20New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:374.29:175.03:270.13:100.26:008:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:074.19:305.04:050.23:460.26:008:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:274.210:085.04:420.24:250.26:008:22Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:024.310:565.05:200.25:100.36:008:22Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:574.411:524.96:030.16:040.46:008:22First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:064.66:530.17:110.56:008:23First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:574.82:144.87:500.08:230.46:008:23First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:094.83:175.08:49-0.29:320.36:008:24First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:204.74:195.29:49-0.310:370.16:008:24Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:294.65:225.410:48-0.511:38-0.26:008:24Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:364.66:235.611:46-0.66:008:25Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:374.67:195.712:36-0.412:42-0.76:008:25Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:354.68:145.71:32-0.61:37-0.76:018:25Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:314.69:085.62:25-0.72:31-0.76:018:25Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:274.610:025.53:16-0.73:23-0.66:018:26Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:244.610:545.34:05-0.74:14-0.46:018:26Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:204.611:455.14:53-0.55:04-0.16:018:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:144.65:40-0.45:550.16:028:26Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:354.91:074.76:28-0.26:490.46:028:26Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:254.81:594.77:17-0.17:450.56:028:26Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:134.72:484.88:050.08:400.66:038:26Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:024.63:374.98:530.09:340.56:038:26Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:514.54:275.09:410.010:260.56:038:26Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:58 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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