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 1h 57m 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 - Apr 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:004.67:124.812:35-0.112:52-0.15:596:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:334.67:405.01:21-0.21:31-0.25:576:33New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:044.58:075.12:07-0.22:10-0.35:566:34New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:394.48:425.12:53-0.22:50-0.35:556:34Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:234.39:295.13:41-0.13:32-0.25:536:35Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:214.210:285.04:330.04:200.05:526:36Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:324.111:494.95:320.25:190.15:516:37First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:444.16:350.36:290.25:496:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:124.81:504.27:380.27:400.25:486:38First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:224.82:534.48:380.18:470.05:476:39First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:264.83:544.79:35-0.19:49-0.25:466:40Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:274.94:524.910:28-0.310:47-0.45:446:40Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:214.95:455.211:19-0.511:41-0.55:436:41Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:095.06:345.412:06-0.65:426:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:544.97:205.412:32-0.612:51-0.55:416:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:384.88:045.41:21-0.51:34-0.45:396:43Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:214.68:475.32:08-0.42:15-0.25:386:44Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:044.59:295.22:52-0.22:520.05:376:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:494.310:125.03:350.03:270.35:366:46Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:364.210:574.84:170.34:010.55:346:46Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:254.111:464.65:010.54:350.75:336:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:174.05:480.75:200.95:326:48Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:394.51:104.06:400.86:200.95:316:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:334.42:014.17:320.87:280.95:306:49Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:254.43:534.29:240.79:320.86:297:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:174.44:454.410:140.610:310.76:287:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:094.55:364.611:010.411:270.56:277:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:584.56:234.811:480.26:257:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:424.57:045.012:200.312:320.06:247:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:244.67:425.21:110.11:16-0.16:237:54New Moon30Fri
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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