Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 56m at 2:18 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:384.112:403.96:520.66:580.17:175:14Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:394.21:473.88:050.58:000.07:175:14Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:424.42:563.79:120.49:05-0.27:175:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:504.64:063.810:150.110:08-0.47:175:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:564.85:103.911:13-0.211:09-0.67:175:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:555.06:084.012:08-0.47:175:17New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:515.17:024.212:06-0.91:01-0.77:175:18New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:455.27:564.31:02-1.11:52-0.87:175:19New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:395.28:524.41:56-1.22:41-0.97:175:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:315.09:484.42:48-1.23:28-1.07:175:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:234.910:454.53:40-1.04:15-0.97:175:22Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:144.611:424.54:34-0.85:03-0.87:175:23Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:054.45:30-0.55:53-0.67:175:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:374.512:564.26:30-0.26:46-0.57:175:25First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:314.51:474.07:30-0.17:39-0.47:175:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:244.52:393.98:290.08:32-0.37:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:184.53:323.99:250.09:25-0.37:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:124.54:263.910:18-0.110:16-0.37:165:28Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:054.55:183.911:08-0.111:05-0.37:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:554.56:064.011:55-0.211:51-0.47:155:30Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:404.56:514.012:39-0.27:155:31Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:214.57:334.012:35-0.41:21-0.27:145:32Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:004.48:133.91:16-0.41:59-0.17:145:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:334.38:483.91:54-0.32:34-0.17:135:34Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:584.29:163.92:31-0.33:04-0.17:135:35Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:074.19:303.93:06-0.23:32-0.17:125:36Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:304.09:574.03:420.03:58-0.17:125:37Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:094.010:404.14:230.14:31-0.17:115:38Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:593.911:344.25:150.35:14-0.17:105:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:583.76:240.46:11-0.17:105:40Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:414.31:093.67:380.47:22-0.17:095:41Third Quarter31Sat
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 5:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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