Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 8:37 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:324.88:475.02:100.52:170.56:457:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:104.89:154.82:460.52:580.66:467:37New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:404.89:304.73:170.63:370.86:467:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:544.89:464.63:450.64:150.96:477:34Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:104.910:204.64:120.54:551.06:487:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:485.011:064.54:430.55:411.26:487:31Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:395.15:220.66:391.36:497:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:024.412:425.16:130.67:481.36:507:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:114.32:075.17:210.68:551.26:507:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:324.43:295.28:400.69:581.06:517:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:474.54:405.49:540.410:570.76:527:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:574.75:445.611:010.211:520.36:537:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:015.06:415.712:03-0.16:537:22Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:595.37:325.712:440.01:00-0.26:547:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:535.58:205.71:34-0.21:56-0.36:557:19Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:455.79:095.52:22-0.42:50-0.26:557:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:385.79:575.33:08-0.43:42-0.16:567:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:305.710:475.13:53-0.34:320.26:577:15Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:245.611:394.94:38-0.15:230.56:577:13Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:185.45:230.26:160.86:587:12Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:334.71:135.36:120.57:121.06:597:11Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:284.62:075.17:050.78:091.16:597:09Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:224.63:005.18:030.99:031.17:007:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:154.63:535.19:000.99:561.17:017:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:084.74:445.19:550.910:451.07:017:05Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:014.85:355.210:470.811:310.97:027:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:534.96:215.211:370.77:037:02Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:415.17:035.212:140.712:250.77:047:01New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:255.27:415.112:550.71:100.77:046:59New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:045.28:154.91:320.61:540.77:056:58New Moon30Wed
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 11:27 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 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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