Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 51m at 3:29 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:225.08:324.11:38-0.82:24-0.57:175:13New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:134.89:244.12:27-0.73:10-0.57:175:14Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:014.710:164.13:14-0.53:54-0.37:175:15Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:484.511:074.14:01-0.34:37-0.27:175:15Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:354.311:584.14:480.05:210.07:175:16First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:224.25:400.26:060.17:175:17First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:494.11:094.06:350.46:510.17:175:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:394.21:573.97:320.47:380.17:175:19First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:294.32:463.88:280.48:250.17:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:204.33:373.89:220.39:130.07:175:20Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:124.44:293.810:140.210:02-0.17:175:21Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:034.55:183.811:030.110:50-0.27:175:22Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:504.56:043.811:500.011:37-0.47:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:324.66:453.912:35-0.17:175:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:104.67:233.912:22-0.51:19-0.27:175:25Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:434.67:573.91:07-0.62:01-0.37:165:26Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:124.68:314.01:52-0.72:41-0.47:165:27Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:434.69:094.12:36-0.73:21-0.47:165:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:234.69:564.23:22-0.64:01-0.57:165:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:124.510:534.34:12-0.54:45-0.47:155:30Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:104.35:09-0.35:35-0.47:155:31Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:004.312:164.06:16-0.16:32-0.47:145:32Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:094.41:243.97:260.07:35-0.47:145:33Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:154.52:303.88:330.08:38-0.47:145:34Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:214.63:363.79:37-0.19:41-0.57:135:35Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:284.64:403.810:36-0.310:40-0.77:125:36Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:304.75:393.911:32-0.511:37-0.87:125:37Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:254.86:334.112:23-0.67:115:38New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:154.87:234.212:30-0.91:12-0.77:115:39New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:024.78:114.21:20-0.91:58-0.77:105:39New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:464.68:584.22:07-0.82:41-0.67:095:40Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 6:31 am — 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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