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 5h 18m 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 - Dec 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:245.25:364.711:17-0.111:29-0.36:595:03Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:065.36:184.612:05-0.17:005:03New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:545.37:064.512:11-0.212:53-0.17:005:03New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:365.27:424.412:53-0.11:350.07:015:03New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:125.18:244.31:290.02:170.17:025:03New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:544.99:064.12:050.12:530.27:035:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:244.79:364.02:410.23:290.47:045:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:484.610:063.93:110.24:050.57:055:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:064.610:303.93:410.34:410.57:055:03Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:424.511:184.04:230.45:230.57:065:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:364.55:170.56:170.47:075:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:184.112:424.56:230.57:110.37:075:03First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:244.31:484.47:350.58:050.17:085:04First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:244.52:484.48:470.49:05-0.27:095:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:244.73:544.49:530.19:59-0.47:095:04Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:304.94:544.410:53-0.110:53-0.67:105:05Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:305.25:484.411:53-0.411:53-0.87:115:05Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:245.36:424.412:47-0.67:115:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:185.47:424.412:47-0.91:41-0.77:125:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:125.38:364.41:41-1.02:35-0.77:125:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:125.29:364.32:35-1.03:23-0.77:135:07Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:125.010:364.33:23-0.94:11-0.67:135:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:124.811:364.34:17-0.65:05-0.47:145:08Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:064.75:17-0.45:59-0.37:145:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:304.41:004.56:17-0.26:53-0.37:155:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:304.51:484.47:170.07:47-0.37:155:10Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:244.52:364.38:110.08:35-0.37:155:10Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:124.63:304.29:110.09:23-0.47:165:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:064.74:184.210:05-0.110:11-0.47:165:12Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:544.85:064.210:53-0.210:59-0.47:165:12Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:424.95:544.211:41-0.311:41-0.47:175:13Waning Crescent31Thu
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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