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 5h 40m 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 - Sep 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:075.01:455.36:530.17:400.66:457:38Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:004.92:375.37:460.38:360.76:467:36Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:514.83:285.28:400.49:300.76:477:35Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:434.84:195.39:330.410:220.66:477:34Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:354.85:105.310:240.411:120.66:487:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:274.96:005.311:140.411:590.56:497:31Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:175.06:465.412:020.46:497:30Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:055.07:295.312:440.412:480.46:507:28New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:495.08:085.31:260.41:320.46:517:27New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:305.08:435.22:050.42:150.46:517:26New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:075.09:115.02:420.42:560.56:527:24New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:354.99:224.93:170.43:350.66:537:23Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:405.09:404.93:480.54:140.76:537:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:035.110:194.94:190.44:560.86:547:20Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:455.211:084.84:540.45:440.96:557:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:385.25:360.56:431.06:557:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:074.712:465.26:310.57:501.06:567:16First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:214.72:135.37:420.58:550.96:577:14First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:424.73:305.48:550.49:570.66:577:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:544.84:395.510:040.310:560.46:587:12Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:015.05:425.711:080.011:520.16:597:10Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:045.36:405.812:08-0.27:007:09Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:025.57:335.812:45-0.21:05-0.37:007:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:555.78:235.81:36-0.42:00-0.47:017:06Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:485.79:125.62:25-0.42:53-0.37:027:05Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:405.710:025.53:13-0.43:44-0.27:027:03Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:335.610:535.23:59-0.34:330.07:037:02Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:255.511:445.14:440.05:230.37:047:01Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:185.45:290.26:150.67:046:59Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:374.91:115.36:170.57:090.87:056:58Third Quarter30Sat
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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