Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 50m at 12:42 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:28 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Aug 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:245.15:43-0.66:10-0.16:238:12Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:435.11:205.16:33-0.57:080.16:248:12Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:364.92:145.27:26-0.38:070.36:258:11Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:274.83:065.28:19-0.29:040.36:258:10Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:184.73:575.29:12-0.19:590.36:268:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:094.74:495.310:04-0.110:520.36:278:08Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:024.75:405.310:540.011:430.26:278:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:534.76:285.311:430.06:288:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:434.77:145.312:300.212:300.16:298:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:304.77:565.31:160.21:150.16:308:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:144.78:365.21:590.21:580.26:308:03New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:574.69:135.02:390.22:390.36:318:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:374.69:444.93:170.33:170.46:328:01Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:134.59:574.83:500.33:540.56:328:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:364.510:084.84:210.44:300.66:337:59Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:424.610:454.84:490.45:100.76:347:58Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:194.711:334.75:210.35:570.96:357:56First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:114.96:010.36:580.96:357:55First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:294.61:165.06:540.38:080.96:367:54First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:364.62:325.17:590.39:150.86:377:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:504.53:455.29:100.210:190.66:377:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:044.64:565.410:190.111:190.36:387:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:154.76:015.611:23-0.16:397:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:194.97:005.712:160.012:24-0.36:407:48Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:185.17:545.81:10-0.31:21-0.56:407:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:145.28:465.82:01-0.52:17-0.66:417:46Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:095.39:395.72:52-0.63:11-0.66:427:44Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:065.410:315.53:40-0.64:03-0.46:427:43Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:025.411:235.34:27-0.54:55-0.26:437:42Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:575.45:14-0.45:480.16:447:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:155.112:525.36:02-0.16:430.46:447:39Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:05 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 2% 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 (2% 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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