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 : 9:44 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 3:08 pm (5.1 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 - Oct 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:394.74:265.49:370.510:250.67:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:394.85:225.410:370.411:180.57:076:55Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:375.06:135.411:330.37:086:53Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:305.26:585.412:070.312:250.37:086:52Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:185.47:415.412:520.21:150.37:096:51Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:035.58:225.31:350.22:020.37:106:49Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:455.59:025.12:160.32:480.47:116:48Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:265.49:434.92:540.43:310.67:116:47Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:055.310:244.73:280.54:120.87:126:45Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:445.211:064.53:590.74:521.07:136:44Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:225.111:504.44:270.85:331.27:146:43Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:024.94:580.96:171.47:146:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:394.312:524.95:371.07:081.57:156:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:314.31:504.86:281.18:031.57:166:39Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:234.32:444.97:331.18:581.47:176:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:154.43:375.08:431.09:511.17:186:37Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:084.64:305.19:480.910:410.97:186:35Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:024.85:215.210:500.711:300.67:196:34Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:535.16:105.211:490.57:206:33Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:425.46:565.312:170.312:440.37:216:32New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:275.67:405.21:040.11:390.27:226:31New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:125.88:255.11:50-0.12:330.17:226:29New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:005.89:144.92:38-0.13:260.17:236:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:545.810:104.73:26-0.14:180.27:246:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:565.611:134.64:150.05:120.47:256:26Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:035.55:080.26:080.67:266:25Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:204.512:105.35:070.46:080.76:275:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:264.51:125.26:120.57:080.76:285:23First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:284.62:095.27:170.68:050.66:285:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:264.83:025.28:200.58:580.46:295:21Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:234.93:545.29:180.59:490.36:305:20Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 6:26 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 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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