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 4h 46m 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 - Jun 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:174.011:084.95:290.55:040.46:018:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:094.16:110.55:560.56:018:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:034.81:134.37:000.47:010.66:018:18First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:074.82:164.57:540.38:150.66:018:19First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:134.73:164.88:500.19:280.56:008:20First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:194.64:175.19:46-0.110:350.36:008:20Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:244.55:195.310:43-0.211:380.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:304.46:195.611:39-0.36:008:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:324.37:165.712:38-0.112:36-0.46:008:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:304.38:115.71:35-0.21:31-0.46:008:22Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:274.39:085.62:30-0.32:27-0.46:008:22Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:264.310:075.43:22-0.33:21-0.36:008:23Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:264.311:045.24:13-0.34:13-0.26:008:23Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:254.311:585.05:02-0.25:050.06:008:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:234.45:51-0.15:590.36:008:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:504.91:184.56:410.06:560.56:008:24Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:404.72:114.67:310.17:550.66:008:25Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:274.63:014.88:200.18:520.66:008:25Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:144.53:504.99:070.19:460.66:008:25Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:024.44:395.09:520.110:390.56:018:25Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:514.35:285.110:370.111:300.46:018:26Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:414.26:165.211:210.16:018:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:304.27:015.212:180.412:040.16:018:26Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:164.17:435.11:050.312:470.26:028:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:594.18:215.11:490.31:280.26:028:26New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:394.08:545.02:320.32:090.26:028:26New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:164.09:164.93:120.32:490.26:038:26New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:494.09:334.93:510.33:290.26:038:26Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:194.010:065.04:280.34:100.26:038:27Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:564.210:514.95:050.24:550.36:048:26Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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