Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 16m at 10:40 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:264.57:334.012:38-0.41:20-0.27:085:42New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:024.48:073.91:18-0.51:58-0.27:085:43New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:304.48:293.91:57-0.42:33-0.37:075:44Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:464.38:434.02:35-0.43:06-0.37:065:45Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:044.39:154.13:12-0.33:38-0.37:055:46Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:414.39:594.33:53-0.24:13-0.37:045:47Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:294.210:524.34:410.04:54-0.37:035:48First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:284.011:554.45:440.15:47-0.37:035:49First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:403.96:580.26:52-0.27:025:50First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:114.41:573.88:100.28:04-0.37:015:51First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:344.53:103.89:160.09:14-0.57:005:52Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:524.64:203.910:18-0.310:19-0.76:595:53Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:034.75:234.111:16-0.511:19-1.06:585:54Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:044.96:204.412:09-0.86:575:55Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:585.07:144.512:15-1.21:01-0.96:565:56Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:495.08:054.61:09-1.31:49-1.06:555:56Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:374.98:574.72:01-1.32:35-1.06:545:57Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:244.89:474.72:50-1.13:19-0.96:535:58Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:104.510:374.63:38-0.94:02-0.76:525:59Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:564.311:274.54:26-0.54:45-0.46:516:00Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:454.15:17-0.25:29-0.26:496:01Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:184.512:354.06:100.16:170.06:486:02Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:094.41:263.97:060.27:090.26:476:03Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:014.32:183.88:020.38:030.26:466:04Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:544.33:113.98:560.38:570.26:456:04Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:494.34:053.99:480.29:500.16:446:05Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:434.44:574.010:370.110:400.06:426:06Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:334.55:454.111:240.011:28-0.26:416:07Waning Crescent28Sun
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 2:04 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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