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 3h 58m 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 - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:244.39:475.53:27-0.33:18-0.46:018:17Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:254.310:505.44:18-0.34:11-0.36:018:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:284.311:545.25:10-0.35:06-0.26:018:18Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:304.46:03-0.26:040.06:018:19Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:565.11:314.66:58-0.27:070.16:008:19First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:535.02:284.87:53-0.28:100.26:008:20First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:464.93:225.08:47-0.39:110.26:008:20First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:384.84:155.19:39-0.310:100.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:284.75:085.310:29-0.411:050.06:008:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:194.65:585.411:17-0.411:570.06:008:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:094.56:455.512:04-0.36:008:22Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:564.57:305.512:47-0.112:48-0.26:008:23Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:414.48:125.41:34-0.11:310.06:008:23Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:254.38:535.32:200.02:120.16:008:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:094.29:345.13:030.12:510.26:008:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:524.110:124.93:430.23:270.46:008:24Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:354.010:484.84:210.34:010.56:008:25Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:164.011:174.64:570.44:340.66:008:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:574.011:404.65:320.55:110.76:008:25Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:394.16:080.55:580.86:018:25Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:204.51:254.26:490.56:580.96:018:26Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:134.52:144.47:370.48:100.96:018:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:114.43:044.68:290.29:200.86:018:26Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:104.33:584.89:230.110:260.76:028:26Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:124.34:575.110:200.011:280.46:028:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:174.25:575.311:19-0.26:028:26Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:194.26:545.412:270.212:16-0.36:038:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:174.37:495.51:23-0.11:13-0.46:038:26New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:144.38:455.62:17-0.32:10-0.56:038:26New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:124.49:445.53:10-0.43:05-0.66:048:26New Moon30Wed
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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