Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 5:29 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:214.95:005.510:160.311:050.47:066:56Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:205.15:565.511:150.111:570.27:076:55Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:165.36:465.512:100.17:086:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:085.47:325.512:460.11:020.07:086:52New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:555.58:155.41:320.01:520.17:096:51New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:415.68:575.32:160.02:390.27:106:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:255.59:395.12:570.23:240.37:116:48Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:095.410:224.93:350.44:080.67:116:47Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:525.311:064.74:110.64:500.87:126:45Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:375.211:524.54:430.85:321.07:136:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:245.15:150.96:181.27:146:43First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:424.41:145.05:501.07:081.37:146:42First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:334.42:064.96:371.18:021.47:156:40First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:254.42:574.97:401.18:551.37:166:39First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:164.53:485.08:451.19:471.17:176:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:084.64:395.19:480.910:370.97:186:37Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:004.85:285.210:470.811:260.67:186:35Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:505.06:155.311:420.67:196:34Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:365.26:585.312:120.412:360.47:206:33Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:195.47:395.312:580.21:280.27:216:32Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:595.68:205.21:430.02:200.17:226:31Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:405.79:055.12:29-0.13:120.17:226:30Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:275.79:565.03:15-0.24:030.17:236:28Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:225.610:554.84:02-0.14:560.37:246:27Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:285.511:004.73:520.04:510.46:255:26Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:385.44:470.25:510.66:265:25Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:074.612:455.35:490.46:520.66:275:24Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:104.71:475.36:550.47:510.56:285:23Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:094.82:445.37:590.48:470.46:285:22Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:075.03:385.39:000.39:400.26:295:21Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:045.24:315.39:570.210:300.06:305:20Waning Crescent31Sat
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 8:37 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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