Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 18m at 9:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:134.211:524.84:54-0.55:05-0.56:416:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:114.05:53-0.26:00-0.36:396:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:524.71:103.96:550.07:01-0.16:386:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:524.52:073.97:560.18:030.06:376:10Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:514.53:053.98:550.19:030.06:366:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:504.44:034.09:500.010:00-0.16:346:12Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:464.54:584.210:42-0.110:52-0.26:336:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:374.65:484.311:29-0.211:41-0.36:326:13Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:224.66:344.512:13-0.26:306:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:044.67:164.512:27-0.312:55-0.26:296:15New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:434.67:574.61:11-0.31:32-0.26:286:16New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:214.48:334.51:52-0.22:06-0.16:266:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:564.39:054.52:31-0.12:360.06:256:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:274.19:234.53:070.03:020.06:246:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:523.99:334.53:430.23:260.16:226:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:123.810:054.54:200.43:560.16:216:20Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:493.810:514.55:030.64:360.26:206:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:453.711:484.56:000.75:280.36:186:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:573.77:070.76:360.36:176:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:004.42:083.88:120.67:550.26:166:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:254.53:154.09:130.49:090.06:146:23Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:454.64:194.310:110.110:15-0.36:136:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:514.85:184.611:04-0.211:16-0.66:126:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:475.06:124.911:55-0.56:106:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:385.07:025.212:12-0.812:43-0.76:096:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:265.07:535.41:07-1.01:31-0.86:086:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:154.98:445.42:01-1.02:17-0.86:066:28Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:054.79:375.42:53-0.83:03-0.76:056:29Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:584.510:335.23:44-0.63:50-0.56:036:29Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:544.311:315.04:37-0.34:39-0.26:026:30Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:524.15:330.05:350.16:016:31Third Quarter31Fri
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 12:56 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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