Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 03m at 9:44 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:564.59:124.52:28-0.52:45-0.46:406:08Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:354.39:524.53:09-0.33:17-0.26:386:09Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:154.110:314.43:49-0.13:460.06:376:10Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:563.911:094.34:290.24:130.16:366:11Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:413.811:514.25:120.44:430.26:356:11First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:303.76:030.65:250.36:336:12First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:414.21:223.67:010.76:230.46:326:13First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:384.12:163.68:000.77:320.46:316:14First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:374.13:113.78:570.68:410.36:296:15Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:394.24:073.99:520.59:450.16:286:15Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:374.45:004.110:430.210:44-0.26:276:16Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:284.65:494.411:31-0.111:39-0.46:256:17Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:134.76:334.612:18-0.36:246:18Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:544.87:164.912:31-0.61:03-0.56:236:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:354.88:005.01:23-0.71:47-0.66:216:19Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:194.78:465.12:14-0.82:30-0.76:206:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:064.59:375.13:05-0.73:14-0.66:196:21Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:004.310:355.03:57-0.54:00-0.56:176:22Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:004.111:414.94:53-0.24:52-0.26:166:22Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:064.05:540.05:530.06:156:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:484.71:103.96:570.27:010.16:136:24Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:534.62:124.07:590.28:070.16:126:25Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:564.63:124.28:580.19:090.06:116:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:564.64:114.49:520.010:07-0.16:096:26Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:524.75:064.610:43-0.211:01-0.36:086:27Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:404.75:564.811:30-0.311:51-0.36:066:28Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:244.86:414.912:14-0.36:056:29New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:054.77:235.012:38-0.412:55-0.36:046:29New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:444.68:025.01:23-0.31:33-0.26:026:30New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:234.58:405.02:05-0.22:07-0.16:016:31New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:024.39:144.92:450.02:380.16:006:32Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 12:36 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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