Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 10:47 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 4:19 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Nov 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:115.38:424.42:200.43:220.86:315:20Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:495.39:254.42:580.44:070.96:325:19Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:395.210:234.33:410.54:571.06:335:18Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:415.211:424.34:330.55:561.06:335:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:065.15:370.66:570.96:345:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:024.41:305.16:520.67:570.66:355:15Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:084.72:355.28:040.48:540.36:365:14Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:114.93:375.29:110.29:480.06:375:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:125.24:345.210:120.010:40-0.26:385:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:105.55:285.211:11-0.211:31-0.46:395:12Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:035.86:185.112:06-0.36:405:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:535.97:065.012:20-0.512:59-0.36:415:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:425.87:544.91:08-0.41:51-0.26:425:10New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:315.78:444.71:55-0.32:40-0.16:435:09Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:215.59:354.52:40-0.13:270.26:445:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:125.210:274.43:250.14:140.46:455:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:045.011:214.34:100.45:020.66:465:07Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:574.84:570.75:530.86:465:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:164.312:494.75:500.86:440.96:475:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:104.31:404.76:490.97:340.86:485:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:024.42:294.67:470.98:230.76:495:06First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:544.53:184.68:430.99:090.66:505:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:464.64:074.69:370.89:530.56:515:05Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:364.84:554.510:280.610:360.36:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:234.95:404.511:180.511:180.26:535:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:065.06:214.412:060.46:545:04Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:435.06:584.312:520.36:555:04Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:145.17:334.212:400.11:380.36:565:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:385.18:054.21:210.02:220.36:575:03Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:065.18:414.12:040.03:070.36:575:03Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 7:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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