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 4h 33m 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 - Dec 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:475.19:304.12:49-0.13:530.36:585:03Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:425.010:344.13:370.04:420.36:595:03Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:544.911:464.24:300.05:360.37:005:03Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:114.85:330.16:340.27:015:03Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:534.41:164.86:430.27:310.07:025:03Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:554.62:154.87:510.18:27-0.27:035:03Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:554.83:134.78:550.09:21-0.47:035:03Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:545.14:104.69:56-0.210:14-0.67:045:03Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:515.35:054.610:54-0.311:05-0.77:055:03Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:455.45:564.611:48-0.411:55-0.77:065:03New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:355.56:454.512:40-0.47:065:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:235.47:324.412:44-0.61:30-0.47:075:03New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:105.28:204.31:31-0.52:17-0.37:085:04New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:575.09:084.22:16-0.43:02-0.17:085:04Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:444.89:574.12:59-0.23:450.17:095:04Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:314.610:474.03:410.14:280.37:105:05Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:194.511:394.04:230.35:110.47:105:05Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:084.35:090.55:550.57:115:05First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:314.012:564.26:020.66:410.57:125:06First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:234.01:444.17:020.77:280.57:125:06First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:134.12:334.08:020.78:150.37:135:07First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:044.23:233.99:000.69:030.27:135:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:564.44:143.99:560.59:510.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:474.55:033.910:490.310:39-0.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:344.65:503.911:400.211:28-0.27:145:09Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:174.76:333.912:290.07:155:09Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:564.87:154.012:16-0.41:17-0.27:155:10Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:354.97:574.01:04-0.52:03-0.37:165:11Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:174.98:434.01:53-0.62:49-0.37:165:11Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:054.99:364.02:42-0.73:35-0.47:165:12Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:004.810:274.23:32-0.74:23-0.47:165:13Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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