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 5h 42m at 8:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:245.15:220.86:251.27:066:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:444.51:165.06:031.07:171.47:076:55Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:374.52:105.06:531.18:111.47:076:54Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:304.53:024.97:511.19:041.47:086:52Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:224.53:545.08:511.19:541.37:096:51Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:144.64:445.09:491.010:421.17:106:50Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:064.85:335.110:440.911:270.97:106:48Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:564.96:175.111:360.87:116:47Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:415.16:565.112:100.712:260.77:126:46New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:225.27:315.112:510.61:150.67:136:44New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:575.48:025.01:310.42:040.57:136:43New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:275.58:334.92:110.32:520.57:146:42New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:585.59:094.82:520.33:400.67:156:41Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:375.59:554.73:340.34:300.77:166:39Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:295.510:544.54:190.35:220.87:176:38Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:425.35:090.46:200.97:176:37First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:094.41:065.36:090.67:221.07:186:36First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:274.42:175.37:190.68:240.97:196:34First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:364.63:195.38:300.69:230.77:206:33First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:384.84:185.39:360.410:180.47:216:32Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:395.05:135.410:370.311:100.27:216:31Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:375.36:055.411:340.211:590.07:226:30Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:305.56:525.312:280.17:236:29Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:195.77:365.212:46-0.11:200.17:246:28Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:045.78:195.11:31-0.12:090.17:256:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:475.78:034.91:140.01:560.26:265:25Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:305.58:474.81:540.22:400.46:275:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:125.49:324.62:330.43:230.76:275:23Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:565.210:194.43:090.64:060.96:285:22Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:435.011:084.33:430.74:491.16:295:21Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:334.84:200.95:351.36:305:20Third 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 11:46 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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