Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 1:37 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 7:43 am (4.8 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:165.87:325.212:52-0.41:33-0.36:305:20New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:095.98:265.11:43-0.52:26-0.36:315:19Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:065.89:245.02:34-0.43:18-0.26:325:18Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:065.610:264.93:25-0.34:10-0.16:335:17Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:085.511:284.84:18-0.15:050.16:345:16Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:085.45:150.16:020.26:355:15First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:294.81:055.36:160.26:590.26:365:15First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:264.91:585.27:170.37:540.26:375:14First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:215.02:495.28:160.38:470.16:385:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:155.13:405.19:120.39:370.06:395:12Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:085.24:305.110:060.210:25-0.16:405:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:595.45:185.110:560.111:11-0.16:415:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:465.46:035.111:440.111:54-0.16:415:10Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:305.46:465.012:310.16:425:09Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:125.47:284.912:350.01:150.26:435:09Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:515.38:094.71:140.11:570.36:445:08Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:285.18:484.51:500.22:370.46:455:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:005.09:254.42:240.33:140.56:465:07Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:084.99:564.32:550.33:500.66:475:07Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:224.910:164.33:270.44:260.76:485:06Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:024.810:544.34:050.55:070.76:495:06Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:534.811:564.44:520.55:560.76:505:05Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:554.85:530.66:520.66:515:05Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:064.51:054.87:060.67:510.46:525:05Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:094.72:164.88:180.58:490.16:535:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:104.93:244.89:240.39:46-0.16:545:04Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:135.14:284.810:260.010:42-0.46:555:04Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:125.45:284.911:25-0.311:37-0.66:555:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:085.66:234.912:21-0.56:565:03New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:015.77:174.912:30-0.81:16-0.66:575:03New Moon30Mon
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 10:40 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 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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