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 5h 51m 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 - Oct 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:045.47:195.512:440.21:040.17:066:57New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:495.68:025.51:310.01:570.07:066:56New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:345.78:475.42:18-0.12:49-0.17:076:54New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:235.79:375.33:05-0.23:41-0.17:086:53Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:175.710:345.13:53-0.24:330.07:086:52Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:185.611:375.04:42-0.15:270.27:096:50Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:235.65:350.06:240.47:106:49First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:414.91:265.56:330.27:240.57:116:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:444.92:265.57:350.38:240.57:116:46First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:435.03:225.58:380.39:210.47:126:45First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:405.14:165.59:380.310:150.37:136:44Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:375.25:095.510:350.211:070.17:146:43Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:315.46:005.511:290.211:560.07:156:41Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:225.56:465.512:200.17:156:40Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:105.67:305.412:420.01:090.17:166:39Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:545.68:135.31:260.11:550.27:176:38Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:365.58:545.22:070.22:400.37:186:36Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:175.49:365.02:460.33:220.57:186:35Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:575.310:174.83:220.44:020.77:196:34Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:345.210:584.73:540.64:410.97:206:33Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:065.011:394.54:230.75:191.07:216:32Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:204.94:540.86:001.27:226:30Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:244.511:50 AM4.95:320.86:481.27:236:29Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:144.512:494.96:220.97:421.27:236:28Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:064.51:054.96:270.97:381.16:245:27Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:594.62:075.07:380.98:330.86:255:26Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:534.83:065.18:450.79:270.66:265:25Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:485.04:045.19:480.510:200.36:275:24Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:445.35:005.210:470.211:110.06:285:23Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:365.55:525.311:440.06:295:22New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:265.76:415.312:02-0.212:39-0.26:305:21New Moon31Sat
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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